Beamsley
Stargazing in Beamsley
Stargazing in Beamsley
Current score
50
Moderate
Sky Darkness
Mostly dark skies with little glow
71Good
0100
Moon
Full Moon · 98% illuminated
2Severe
0100
Weather Window
Cloud cover 49%
51Moderate
0100
Best Viewing Window
Best between 22:00 and 23:00
65Moderate
00:0024:00
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Stargazing FAQ
What does the stargazing score mean for Beamsley?
The score combines sky darkness, moonlight, cloud cover, and the current best viewing window into a single 0-100 rating. Higher is better for stargazing.
What is sky darkness?
Sky darkness measures how much artificial light brightens the night sky at this location. Higher scores mean darker skies.
How does the moon affect stargazing?
Bright moonlight washes out faint stars. A moon below the horizon or near new moon gives the darkest viewing conditions.
What is the best viewing window?
This is the period when cloud cover, moon altitude, and sky darkness combine for the highest stargazing score.