Aberystwyth, UK Clear Sky Chart

Aberystwyth, UK (52.41°, -4.08°) · Updated 09:34 GMT
51
Mixed
high confidence ⓘ
high · Forecast lead time

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Worth a short session
BEST 22:00–00:00 (2h)
Mostly clear skies with moderate moon interference. Some dew risk later in the night.
Sunset
16:52
Sunrise
07:08
Usable Hours
8/12
Moon
81%
Visible Planets
♂ Mars48° SE
♃ Jupiter43° SE
♄ Saturn39° S
⛢ Uranus59° S
♆ Neptune37° S
Sky darkness
Rural/suburban (about Bortle 5)
SQM 20.2, estimated from satellite night lights. A property of the place, separate from tonight’s score. How we estimate this
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Stargazing in Aberystwyth, UK

Aberystwyth, on the mid-Wales coast, has excellent dark skies almost immediately inland. The Cambrian Mountains and the Elan Valley — a designated International Dark Sky Park — reach Bortle 2–3 within 30–40 minutes. The dark Irish Sea horizon to the west is ideal for aurora during active periods, and at 52.4°N stronger Kp 5+ storms produce visible displays. The mid-Wales coast is sparsely populated, so light pollution drops away rapidly in every inland direction.

Aberystwyth, UK Stargazing FAQ

Is the Elan Valley good for stargazing?∨
Yes — the Elan Valley is a designated International Dark Sky Park with Bortle 2-3 conditions, about 30-40 minutes inland from Aberystwyth. The surrounding Cambrian Mountains are among the darkest areas in Wales.
Can you see the northern lights from Aberystwyth?∨
During stronger storms, yes — the dark Irish Sea horizon to the west and north-west gives a clean view of aurora reaching this latitude during Kp 5+ activity.
Where is the darkest sky near Aberystwyth?∨
The Cambrian Mountains and Elan Valley inland reach Bortle 2-3. The sparsely populated mid-Wales interior has very little light pollution in any direction away from the coast.

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