# Spiritual Rotherham > Dark-sky stargazing spots, sunrise times, sacred sites and folklore near Rotherham, plus delivery of crystals and tarot. Delivery £3.95, free over £40. URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/locations/rotherham Updated: 2026-10-30 If you live in or near Rotherham, this page brings the night sky, the old sites and the seasons together in one place. It covers where to find properly dark skies, what the sun and moon are doing across the year at Rotherham's latitude (53.4°N), the heritage and folklore places nearby, and when to order so your crystals, tarot or candles arrive in time. ## Dark skies and stargazing near Rotherham The nearest certified dark-sky place to Rotherham is Yorkshire Dales International Dark Sky Reserve, about 103 km (64 miles) away as the crow flies. The next nearest is North York Moors International Dark Sky Reserve, about 109 km (68 miles) away. The best nights are clear, moonless ones around a new moon. The next new moons are on 9 November, 9 December, 7 January, 6 February. Find event dates on the [Yorkshire Dales International Dark Sky Reserve website](https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/). ## Sunrise, sunset and the moon in Rotherham At the June solstice on 21 June 2027, the sun rises in Rotherham at about 04:36 and sets at about 21:38 (BST), giving 17h 1m of daylight, 23 minutes more than in London. At the December solstice on 21 December 2026 it rises at about 08:19 and sets at about 15:48 (GMT), giving only 7h 29m. Around the March equinox (20 March 2027), sunrise is about 06:10 and sunset about 18:17. Between roughly 15 May and 30 July, the sun never sinks far enough below the horizon for full astronomical darkness, so the faintest stars and the Milky Way are hard to see. In folk tradition the full moon marks the month. The next full moons fall on 24 November, 24 December, 22 January, 20 February, 22 March. Times are calculated (NOAA formulas) and approximate. ## Heritage, pagan and folklore sites near Rotherham Check opening times with each site's keeper before you go, and leave stones, wells and trees as you found them. Leave no offerings that cannot rot away, such as tea lights, ribbons or plastic. - **Chapel of Our Lady, Rotherham Bridge.** A 15th-century chapel on the old town bridge, one of very few bridge chapels to survive in England. - **Roche Abbey.** Cistercian abbey ruins near Maltby. ## Best times of year Autumn and winter give Rotherham its best skies: darkness comes early and the air is often clearer after a cold front. For the Perseids in August 2027 the moon is 84% lit and sets over Rotherham at about 01:03, so the best watching is after moonset and before dawn. Full darkness on 12 August starts around 23:23 at 53.4°N. The Quadrantids peak on the night of 3–4 January 2027 with the moon 12% lit. They are short and sharp, best after midnight, and the January cold means layers and a flask are essential. Give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust and keep phone screens dim. The nearest certified dark site is Yorkshire Dales International Dark Sky Reserve, about 103 km from Rotherham. On 2 August 2027 a partial solar eclipse is visible across the UK, weather permitting. Never look at the sun without certified eclipse glasses. ## Delivery to Rotherham To Rotherham, delivery takes 2–5 working days and costs £3.95, with free delivery on orders over £40. If a festival date matters, such as Yule on 21 December or Imbolc on 1 February, place your order at least a week early. ## Questions **Where is the nearest dark sky reserve to Rotherham?** The nearest certified dark-sky place is Yorkshire Dales International Dark Sky Reserve, roughly 103 km away in a straight line. **What time is sunrise in Rotherham on the summer solstice?** About 04:36 BST on 21 June 2027, with sunset about 21:38. **Are there ancient or sacred sites near Rotherham?** Yes. Nearby places include Chapel of Our Lady, Rotherham Bridge, Roche Abbey. See the heritage section for details. **How much is delivery to Rotherham?** UK delivery to Rotherham is £3.95 and free on orders over £40. Most orders arrive within 2–5 working days. ## Related - [Spiritual Sheffield (9 km)](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/locations/sheffield) - [Spiritual Barnsley (16 km)](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/locations/barnsley) - [Spiritual Doncaster (18 km)](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/locations/doncaster) - [Spiritual Wakefield (30 km)](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/locations/wakefield) - [All UK local guides](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/locations) - [Moon phase calendar](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar) - [UK meteor showers guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/guides/meteor-showers-uk) --- Starseed UK describes spiritual uses as tradition and belief, never as health or medical claims. UK delivery £3.95, free over £40.