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Spiritual Hull
If you live in or near Hull, 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 Hull's latitude (53.7°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 Hull
The nearest certified dark-sky place to Hull is North York Moors International Dark Sky Reserve, about 78 km (48 miles) away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Yorkshire Dales International Dark Sky Reserve, about 128 km (79 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 North York Moors International Dark Sky Reserve website.
Sunrise, sunset and the moon in Hull
At the June solstice on 21 June 2027, the sun rises in Hull at about 04:30 and sets at about 21:35 (BST), giving 17h 5m of daylight, 27 minutes more than in London. At the December solstice on 21 December 2026 it rises at about 08:16 and sets at about 15:42 (GMT), giving only 7h 25m. Around the March equinox (20 March 2027), sunrise is about 06:06 and sunset about 18:13. Between roughly 14 May and 31 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 Hull
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.
- Rudston Monolith. In Rudston churchyard, north of Hull: the tallest standing stone in Britain, around 7.6 metres high.
- Hull Minster. England's largest parish church by floor area, given minster status in 2017.
Best times of year
Most of the good stargazing near Hull happens between October and March, when you do not have to stay up late for darkness.
On the Geminid peak night of 13–14 December 2026 the sky over Hull is fully dark from about 17:52, and the moon is only 21% lit, so it is a very good year for them. The Geminids are the richest shower of the year and the radiant is up almost all night.
For the Perseids in August 2027 the moon is 84% lit and sets over Hull at about 00:56, so the best watching is after moonset and before dawn. Full darkness on 12 August starts around 23:23 at 53.7°N.
North York Moors International Dark Sky Reserve is about 78 km away if you want truly dark skies; otherwise a park or field away from streetlights will still show the brighter meteors.
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 Hull
Orders to Hull usually arrive in 2–5 working days. Delivery is a flat £3.95, or free once your basket passes £40, which is easy to reach with a stone, a candle and some incense together. For a full or new moon ritual, order about a week before the date.
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Questions answered
Where is the nearest dark sky reserve to Hull?
The nearest certified dark-sky place is North York Moors International Dark Sky Reserve, roughly 78 km away in a straight line.
What time is sunrise in Hull on the summer solstice?
About 04:30 BST on 21 June 2027, with sunset about 21:35.
Are there ancient or sacred sites near Hull?
Yes. Nearby places include Rudston Monolith, Hull Minster. See the heritage section for details.
How much is delivery to Hull?
UK delivery to Hull is £3.95 and free on orders over £40. Most orders arrive within 2–5 working days.
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