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Bortle 2 ★ IDA International Dark Sky Reserve 📍 North Wales, United Kingdom

Snowdonia (Eryri National Park)

53.0667000° N, -3.9833000° E • Elevation: 500m

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🌌 About This Observing Location

Majestic glacial valleys and dramatic peaks like Llyn y Dywarchen and Llyn Geirionydd offering mirror-like reflections of deep space.

Bortle Scale Class 2
Elevation 500 m
Latitude 53.067°
Longitude -3.983°

☁️ 4-Night Stargazing Cloud Forecast

Updated hourly via Open-Meteo
Thu, Oct 15
99%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:20
Sunrise: 07:42
Overcast Sky
Fri, Oct 16
70%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:18
Sunrise: 07:44
Overcast Sky
Sat, Oct 17
59%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:15
Sunrise: 07:45
Fair Sky
Sun, Oct 18
48%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:13
Sunrise: 07:47
Fair Sky

✨ Darkness & Sky Quality

Class 2: Truly dark site with negligible glow.

Naked-Eye Limiting Mag: 7.1 – 7.5 mag
Milky Way Visibility: Brilliant with complex structures
Zodiacal Light: Distinct in spring/autumn

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