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Spiritual Warrington
If you live in or near Warrington, 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 Warrington's latitude (53.4°N), the heritage and folklore places nearby, and when to order so your crystals, tarot or candles arrive in time.
Norton Priory. Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Region Cheshire
- Dark skies Eryri (Snowdonia) Dark Sky Reserve
- Delivery UK delivery £3.95, free over £40, 2–5 working days
The place to visit
Real photographs, with directions. Tap a map link to open the exact spot.
History, folklore and tips
The history
Norton Priory, in Runcorn near Warrington, is a medieval priory ruin with a museum and walled garden. Warrington's Walking Day, a June procession of churches since 1834, is a local tradition.
Visiting tips
- Norton Priory needs a ticket.
- Walking Day is usually in late June.
- Darker skies are towards Delamere Forest.
From the shop
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Candles and gifts, delivered across Warrington. UK delivery £3.95, free over £40, 2–5 working days.
Sky almanac for Warrington
Dark skies and stargazing near Warrington
Dark skies and stargazing near Warrington
The nearest certified dark-sky place to Warrington is Eryri (Snowdonia) Dark Sky Reserve, about 100 km (62 miles) away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Yorkshire Dales International Dark Sky Reserve, about 101 km (63 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 Eryri website.
Sunrise, sunset and the moon in Warrington
Sunrise, sunset and the moon in Warrington
At the June solstice on 21 June 2027, the sun rises in Warrington at about 04:41 and sets at about 21:42 (BST), giving 17h 1m of daylight, 23 minutes more than in London. At the December solstice on 21 December 2026 it rises at about 08:23 and sets at about 15:53 (GMT), giving only 7h 29m. Around the March equinox (20 March 2027), sunrise is about 06:15 and sunset about 18:22. 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.
Best times of year
Best times of year
For stargazing from Warrington, the long nights from October to March are the most rewarding.
For the Perseids in August 2027 the moon is 84% lit and sets over Warrington at about 01:08, so the best watching is after moonset and before dawn. Full darkness on 12 August starts around 23:27 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.
Even from town you will see the brighter meteors; for the full show, Eryri (Snowdonia) Dark Sky Reserve is the nearest certified dark place, about 100 km away.
On 2 August 2027 a partial solar eclipse is visible across the UK, weather permitting. Never look at the sun without certified eclipse glasses.
Warrington: local questions
Where is the nearest dark sky reserve to Warrington?
The nearest certified dark-sky place is Eryri (Snowdonia) Dark Sky Reserve, roughly 100 km away in a straight line.
What time is sunrise in Warrington on the summer solstice?
About 04:41 BST on 21 June 2027, with sunset about 21:42.
Are there ancient or sacred sites near Warrington?
Yes. Nearby places include Norton Priory, Warrington Walking Day. See the heritage section for details.
How much is delivery to Warrington?
UK delivery to Warrington is £3.95 and free on orders over £40. Most orders arrive within 2–5 working days.
Photographs are from Wikimedia Commons under the licences shown, resized and converted for the web. Folklore is described as tradition. Starseed UK makes no health claims for any product.