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Gallan Head - Isle of Lewis and Harris

Gallan Head - Isle of Lewis and Harris

Aird Uig, Isle of Lewis, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9JA

Best time to visit

This dark sky location is recommended by Stornoway Astronomical Society.

Gallan Head - Isle of Lewis and Harris 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

  • 06/10/24

    12° 19%

  • 06/10/24

    12° 14%

  • 07/10/24

    12° 12%

  • 07/10/24

    11° 13%

Weather forecast for West Loch Roag (3.4 miles away) updated 06/10/24 at 04:01.

Local light pollution

Gallan Head - Isle of Lewis and Harris is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to adark site dark site 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 Gallan Head - Isle of Lewis and Harris

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 Sun 6th Oct

Sun 6th Oct

Waxing Crescent
9 % illuminated
Dark from 19:12 to 05:21
Dark for 10h 8m
Moon phase on Mon 7th Oct

Mon 7th Oct

Waxing Crescent
15 % illuminated
Dark from 19:09 to 05:24
Dark for 10h 14m
Moon phase on Tue 8th Oct

Tue 8th Oct

Waxing Crescent
23 % illuminated
Dark from 19:06 to 05:26
Dark for 10h 19m
Moon phase on Wed 9th Oct

Wed 9th Oct

First Quarter
32 % illuminated
Dark from 19:27 to 05:28
Dark for 10h 1m
Moon phase on Thu 10th Oct

Thu 10th Oct

First Quarter
42 % illuminated
Dark from 20:47 to 05:30
Dark for 8h 43m
Moon phase on Fri 11th Oct

Fri 11th Oct

First Quarter
52 % illuminated
Dark from 22:26 to 05:32
Dark for 7h 6m
Moon phase on Sat 12th Oct

Sat 12th Oct

First Quarter
63 % illuminated
Dark from 00:10 to 05:35
Dark for 5h 25m

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

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Mill View Bed and Breakfast

    Gress, Isle of Lewis, HS20NB (27.2 miles away)

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