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Coed Llangwyfan & Penycloddiau Car Park

Coed Llangwyfan & Penycloddiau Car Park

Nannerch, Denbigh, Clwyd, CH7 5RP

Best time to visit

This car park comes recommended by Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB as a great place to stargaze!

Coed Llangwyfan & Penycloddiau Car Park has been recommended as a great place to stargaze by the local authority, national park, community organisation or property owner. May require payment for access or parking.

Weather forecast

  • 17/05/24

    16° 5%

  • 17/05/24

    13° 2%

  • 18/05/24

    12° 2%

  • 18/05/24

    11° 5%

Weather forecast for Ruthin (5.4 miles away) updated 17/05/24 at 04:00.

Local light pollution

Coed Llangwyfan & Penycloddiau Car Park is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to arural rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.

The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.

Light pollution map of Coed Llangwyfan & Penycloddiau Car Park

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 Fri 17th May

Fri 17th May

First Quarter
64 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Sat 18th May

Sat 18th May

Waxing Gibbous
73 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Sun 19th May

Sun 19th May

Waxing Gibbous
81 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Mon 20th May

Mon 20th May

Waxing Gibbous
88 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Tue 21st May

Tue 21st May

Waxing Gibbous
93 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
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

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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  • Leighton Observatory Open Evening

    Wednesday 16th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill, Widnes, WA8 5QW (26.3 miles away)

    More info

  • Liverpool Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Quaker Meeting House - Liverpool, Liverpool, L1 3BT (19.4 miles away)

    More info

  • Leighton Observatory Open Evening

    Wednesday 23rd October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill, Widnes, WA8 5QW (26.3 miles away)

    More info

  • Mid-Cheshire Astronomical Group meeting & observing

    Friday 25th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norley Parish Centre, Norley, WA6 8NE (26.4 miles away)

    More info

  • Natural Wonders of the Azores and Madeira with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Sunday 27th October 2024 from 12:00pm to Sunday 10th November 2024 12:00pm

    Liverpool Cruise Terminal, Liverpool, L3 1DL (19.1 miles away)

    More info

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