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Bortle 3 ★ Protected Dark Coastal Reserve 📍 Northumberland, United Kingdom

Lindisfarne (Holy Island)

55.6780000° N, -1.7980000° E • Elevation: 15m

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🌌 About This Observing Location

Tidal island steeped in history, offering dark night skies framed by the Lindisfarne Priory ruins and castle silhouette.

Bortle Scale Class 3
Elevation 15 m
Latitude 55.678°
Longitude -1.798°

☁️ 4-Night Stargazing Cloud Forecast

Updated hourly via Open-Meteo
Wed, Nov 4
42%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 16:21
Sunrise: 07:19
Fair Sky
Thu, Nov 5
51%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 16:19
Sunrise: 07:21
Fair Sky
Fri, Nov 6
87%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 16:17
Sunrise: 07:23
Overcast Sky
Sat, Nov 7
94%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 16:15
Sunrise: 07:25
Overcast Sky

✨ Darkness & Sky Quality

Class 3: Rural sky with detailed Milky Way.

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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