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Stargazing Cities: London is the WORST UK city for stargazing - London TV

Stargazing Cities: London is the WORST UK city for stargazing

by London-TV in Business

A recent study from Parkdean Resorts reveals that London is the WORST UK city to stargaze by analysing the light pollution levels in the city centre.

Unsurprisingly, it’s not good news for Londoners. Those in the UK’s capital have the worst chance of being able to stargaze, with the highest level of light pollution recorded in any major UK city. Shockingly, London’s light pollution levels were almost three times worse than those recorded in Bristol.

But not all hope is lost, as National Trust have released a list of nearby locations perfect for stargazing once we’re able to travel further afield for any Londoners hoping to escape the bright lights.

Best UK cities to stargaze

By studying the light pollution levels of each major UK city, Parkdean has identified the best and worst cities to see the night sky.

Ranking Cities Light Pollution Level

(Radiance 109 W/cm² * sr)

 Elevation

(Meters)

 Population
1 Bristol 58.20 12 463,377
2 Sheffield 59.74 88 584,853
3 Glasgow 69.89 32 629,920
4 Cardiff 73.86 17 366,903
5 Bradford 74.43 116 539,776
6 Belfast 75.28 8 343,542
7 Leicester 79.94 64 472,558
8 Coventry 84.55 94 382,073
9 Edinburgh 86.25 60 518,500
10 Nottingham 94.27 46 332,900
11 Newcastle upon Tyne 105.46 48 302,820
12 Manchester 108.05 60 552,858
13 Liverpool 109.40 30 498,042
14 Birmingham 113.90 151 1,141,816
15 Leeds 132.57 54 793,139
16 London 169.12 17 8,961,989