Stargazing at the Wagon
Soak in the magic from your bath or just sit outside and simply gaze upwards - the night sky here is truly breathtaking. Many guests have enjoyed moonlit baths and have captured superb photos of the Milky Way, a testament to the incredible darkness.
When to Visit:
The answer is………it depends on what you want to see. Some enjoy watching the moon itself as it waxes and wanes in our sky. Others avoid the moon because it overwhelms the objects they really want to see
Moon Gazing: For lunar enthusiasts the Full Moon is a must see. Experience it’s brilliance and intricate details.
2025 Full Moon dates:
- January 13th (Wolf Moon), February 12th (Snow Moon), March 14th (Worm Moon), April 13th (Pink Moon), May 12th (Flower Moon), June 11th (Strawberry Moon), July 10th (Buck Moon), August 9th (Sturgeon Moon), September 7th (Harvest Moon), October 7th (Hunter's Moon), November 5th (Beaver Moon), December 4th (Cold Moon).
- Three Supermoons will illuminate the night sky in 2025, gracing us with their presence in October, November, and December."
For more lunar insights, check out the Greenwich Museums website.
Stargazing: The time to witness a celestial symphony of stars, planets, galaxies, and nebulae is during the New Moon phase. With minimal moonlight, the sky explodes with stars – you might even spot the Milky Way in all its glory.
2025 New Moon dates:
- January 29th, February 28th, March 29th, April 27th, May 27th, June 25th, July 24th, August 23rd, September 21st, October 21st, November 20th, December 20th.
Autumn, Winter, and Spring often offer the clearest skies for stargazing.
Top Tip: If you're stargazing with the moon present, explore the deeper wonders of the cosmos first. The moon's brightness can overwhelm fainter objects.
Enjoy the celestial show! Binoculars are provided at The Wagon for your viewing pleasure.