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Hendre Mynydd Car Park

Hendre Mynydd Car Park

Rhigios Mountain, Near Blaenrhondda, Mid Glamorgan, CF42, Wales

Best time to visit

Located on top of the Rhigos mountain providing uninterrupted views to the South, East and West. Caution when walking around due to long drops. Site frequented by local astronomy groups who are happy for public to participate in their observing sessions.

Hendre Mynydd Car Park 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

  • 17/05/24

    17° 4%

  • 17/05/24

    14° 3%

  • 18/05/24

    12° 3%

  • 18/05/24

    12° 3%

Weather forecast for Treherbert (2.4 miles away) updated 17/05/24 at 04:00.

Local light pollution

Hendre Mynydd 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 Hendre Mynydd 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
Dark from 02:32 to 02:34
Dark for 0h 2m
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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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 2nd June 2024 from 23:59pm to Monday 3rd June 2024 02:00am

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (15.4 miles away)

    More info

  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Monday 3rd June 2024 from 23:59pm to Tuesday 4th June 2024 02:00am

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (15.4 miles away)

    More info

  • Heads of the Valleys Astronomical Society meeting (first Tuesday)

    Tuesday 4th June 2024 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JG (15.9 miles away)

    More info

  • Port Talbot Astronomical Society meeting

    Tuesday 4th June 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Port Talbot Gas Welfare Club, Port Talbot, SA12 6BY (13.0 miles away)

    More info

  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Tuesday 4th June 2024 from 23:59pm to Wednesday 5th June 2024 02:00am

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (15.4 miles away)

    More info

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