This stunning location for stargazing was officially awarded Dark Sky Discovery Site status in October 2019, the first site to receive such an award in the Cambrian Mountains as mentioned on their website..
With wide open skies and uninterrupted vistas in nearly all directions it’s a perfect location for Astrophotography and spotting shooting stars! Also check out the small car park a little to the South which has fantastic views Northwards of the dam itself.
Location events organiser
Cambrian Mountains Dark Skies organises events at this location
Please contact Cambrian Mountains Dark Skies directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Cambrian Mountains Dark Skies
Twitter: @visitcambmtns
Facebook: Cambrian Mountains Dark Skies
Weather forecast
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01/05/24
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02/05/24
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02/05/24
8° 45%
Weather forecast for Tyncornel Youth Hostel (3.9 miles away) updated 01/05/24 at 16:01.
Local light pollution
Llyn Brianne Dam Car Park is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to adark site dark site location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
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.
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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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