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Pic du Midi

Pic du Midi

Rue Pierre Lamy de la Chapelle, La Mongie, 65200

Enjoy stunning views from atop the Pyrenees, both by daytime and by night, at this World-class astronomical destination. A cable car from the town of La Mongie takes you almost 3km in altitude to the peak of the mountain which features luxurious accommodation, fine dining and of course big telescopes!

Overseas - this overseas stargazing location is one that you might like to visit when on holiday (overseas from the uk!)

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Local light pollution

Pic du Midi 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 Pic du Midi

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 8th Sep

Sun 8th Sep

Waxing Crescent
20 % illuminated
Dark from 20:25 to 04:30
Dark for 8h 5m
Moon phase on Mon 9th Sep

Mon 9th Sep

Waxing Crescent
29 % illuminated
Dark from 20:54 to 04:31
Dark for 7h 37m
Moon phase on Tue 10th Sep

Tue 10th Sep

First Quarter
38 % illuminated
Dark from 21:32 to 04:32
Dark for 7h 0m
Moon phase on Wed 11th Sep

Wed 11th Sep

First Quarter
48 % illuminated
Dark from 22:20 to 04:34
Dark for 6h 14m
Moon phase on Thu 12th Sep

Thu 12th Sep

First Quarter
58 % illuminated
Dark from 23:21 to 04:35
Dark for 5h 14m
Moon phase on Fri 13th Sep

Fri 13th Sep

First Quarter
68 % illuminated
Dark from 00:32 to 04:36
Dark for 4h 4m
Moon phase on Sat 14th Sep

Sat 14th Sep

Waxing Gibbous
78 % illuminated
Dark from 01:51 to 04:37
Dark for 2h 46m

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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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