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Brecon - Usk Reservoir

Brecon - Usk Reservoir

Near Trecastle, Brecon, Powys, LD3, Wales

Best time to visit

Brecon - Usk Reservoir is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Weather forecast

  • 22/05/24

    11° 29%

  • 22/05/24

    11° 58%

  • 23/05/24

    9° 55%

  • 23/05/24

    8° 45%

Weather forecast for Glasfynydd Family Mountain Bike Route (0.1 miles away) updated 22/05/24 at 12:00.

Best time to visit

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.

Moon phase on Wed 22nd May

Wed 22nd May

Full Moon
97 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Thu 23rd May

Thu 23rd May

Full Moon
100 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Fri 24th May

Fri 24th May

Full Moon
100 % illuminated
Dark from 22:04 to 22:09
Dark for 0h 4m
Moon phase on Sat 25th May

Sat 25th May

Full Moon
98 % illuminated
Dark from 22:06 to 23:14
Dark for 1h 7m
Moon phase on Sun 26th May

Sun 26th May

Waning Gibbous
94 % illuminated
Dark from 22:08 to 00:02
Dark for 1h 53m
Moon phase on Mon 27th May

Mon 27th May

Waning Gibbous
87 % illuminated
Dark from 22:10 to 00:36
Dark for 2h 25m
Moon phase on Tue 28th May

Tue 28th May

Waning Gibbous
79 % illuminated
Dark from 22:13 to 00:59
Dark for 2h 45m

Find more dates

If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!

Calendar

Events nearby

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Wednesday 4th September 2024 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (9.0 miles away)

    More info

  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Thursday 5th September 2024 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (9.0 miles away)

    More info

  • Night Photography Workshop with Dafydd Wyn Morgan

    Friday 6th September 2024 from 19:00pm to Saturday 7th September 2024 22:00pm

    Strata Florida Abbey, Pontrhydfendigaid, SY25 6ES (23.7 miles away)

    More info

  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 8th September 2024 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (9.0 miles away)

    More info

  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Monday 9th September 2024 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (9.0 miles away)

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Riverside Retreat Veterans Camp

    Cwmsawdde Farm, Llanddeusant, Dyfed, SA19 9UP (4.5 miles away)

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  • Basel Cottage – Little Hall

    Little Hall, Llandovery, Dyfed, SA20 0YW (5.9 miles away)

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  • The Bull Pens – Brecon

    Llanfihangel Nant Bran, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LY (8.1 miles away)

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  • Cambrian Escapes Dark Skies Camping

    Penstacan, Cilycwm, Dyfed, SA20 0TF (9.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Llanerchindda Farm

    Cynghordy, Llandovery, Dyfed, SA20 0NB (9.7 miles away)

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  • Aberyscir Coach House – Brecon

    Aberyscir, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9NP (10.6 miles away)

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