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Bortle 3 ★ IDA International Dark Sky Reserve 📍 Wales, United Kingdom

Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog)

51.8833000° N, -3.4333000° E • Elevation: 450m

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🌌 About This Observing Location

Wales' first International Dark Sky Reserve, offering expansive southern horizons over the Usk Reservoir, Crai Reservoir, and Llangorse Lake.

Bortle Scale Class 3
Elevation 450 m
Latitude 51.883°
Longitude -3.433°

☁️ 4-Night Stargazing Cloud Forecast

Updated hourly via Open-Meteo
Thu, Oct 15
100%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:20
Sunrise: 07:38
Overcast Sky
Fri, Oct 16
73%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:17
Sunrise: 07:39
Overcast Sky
Sat, Oct 17
56%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:15
Sunrise: 07:41
Fair Sky
Sun, Oct 18
37%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:13
Sunrise: 07:43
Fair Sky

✨ Darkness & Sky Quality

Class 3: Rural sky with detailed Milky Way.

Naked-Eye Limiting Mag: 6.6 – 7.0 mag
Milky Way Visibility: Clearly visible with dark lanes
Zodiacal Light: Distinct in spring/autumn

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