Manchester
England, United Kingdom
Today
Apr 20, 2026
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Coordinates
53.4809°, -2.2374°
Elevation
N/A
Population
568,996
Timezone
Europe/London
Country Code
GB
Admin Region
England
Light Pollution
9
Class 1
DarkClass 5
SuburbanClass 9
City
DarkClass 5
SuburbanClass 9
City
Manchester Classification
Poor for Astronomy
Bortle Class 9: Inner City Sky
Inner city sky
Visible Tonight
Entire sky brightly lit, only Moon, planets, and brightest stars visible
💡 Urban Sky Recommendation
Focus on lunar and planetary observation. Consider driving to a darker location for deep sky work.
💡 Tip: Check "Nearby Dark Sky" section below to find better observing sites within driving distance
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