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Bortle 4 ★ IDA International Dark Sky Reserve (Moore's Reserve) 📍 Sussex & Hampshire, United Kingdom

South Downs National Park

50.9833000° N, -0.6333000° E • Elevation: 210m

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🌌 About This Observing Location

Named in honor of Sir Patrick Moore, offering accessible dark sky discovery sites within reach of southern England (e.g. Devil's Dyke, Bignor Hill).

Bortle Scale Class 4
Elevation 210 m
Latitude 50.983°
Longitude -0.633°

☁️ 4-Night Stargazing Cloud Forecast

Updated hourly via Open-Meteo
Thu, Oct 15
69%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:10
Sunrise: 07:25
Overcast Sky
Fri, Oct 16
38%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:08
Sunrise: 07:27
Fair Sky
Sat, Oct 17
0%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:06
Sunrise: 07:29
Optimal Sky
Sun, Oct 18
33%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:03
Sunrise: 07:30
Fair Sky

✨ Darkness & Sky Quality

Class 4: Rural/suburban transition.

Naked-Eye Limiting Mag: 6.6 – 7.0 mag
Milky Way Visibility: Clearly visible with dark lanes
Zodiacal Light: Distinct in spring/autumn

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