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Lower Shader - Isle of Lewis and Harris

Lower Shader - Isle of Lewis and Harris

Steinacleit, Shader, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0RH

Best time to visit

This dark sky location is recommended by Stornoway Astronomical Society.

Lower Shader - 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

  • 10/10/24

    8° 82%

  • 10/10/24

    8° 55%

  • 11/10/24

    8° 54%

  • 11/10/24

    8° 22%

Weather forecast for North Bragar (6.8 miles away) updated 10/10/24 at 04:01.

Local light pollution

Lower Shader - 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 Lower Shader - 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 Thu 10th Oct

Thu 10th Oct

First Quarter
42 % illuminated
Dark from 20:42 to 05:28
Dark for 8h 46m
Moon phase on Fri 11th Oct

Fri 11th Oct

First Quarter
52 % illuminated
Dark from 22:21 to 05:30
Dark for 7h 9m
Moon phase on Sat 12th Oct

Sat 12th Oct

First Quarter
63 % illuminated
Dark from 00:06 to 05:32
Dark for 5h 26m
Moon phase on Sun 13th Oct

Sun 13th Oct

Waxing Gibbous
73 % illuminated
Dark from 01:51 to 05:34
Dark for 3h 43m
Moon phase on Mon 14th Oct

Mon 14th Oct

Waxing Gibbous
83 % illuminated
Dark from 03:35 to 05:37
Dark for 2h 2m
Moon phase on Tue 15th Oct

Tue 15th Oct

Waxing Gibbous
91 % illuminated
Dark from 05:18 to 05:39
Dark for 0h 21m
Moon phase on Wed 16th Oct

Wed 16th Oct

Full Moon
97 % 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!

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Events nearby

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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 (9.6 miles away)

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