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Scalpay - Isle of Lewis and Harris

Scalpay - Isle of Lewis and Harris

Isle of Scalpay, Outend, Isle of Scalpay, HS4 3YG

Best time to visit

This dark sky location is recommended by Stornoway Astronomical Society.

Scalpay - 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

  • 06/12/23

    6° 48%

  • 06/12/23

    7° 46%

  • 07/12/23

    8° 61%

  • 07/12/23

    6° 96%

Weather forecast for East Loch Tarbert (3.4 miles away) updated 06/12/23 at 20:00.

Local light pollution

Scalpay - 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 Scalpay - 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 Wed 6th Dec

Wed 6th Dec

Third Quarter
43 % illuminated
Dark from 17:22 to 01:47
Dark for 8h 24m
Moon phase on Thu 7th Dec

Thu 7th Dec

Third Quarter
34 % illuminated
Dark from 17:22 to 03:07
Dark for 9h 44m
Moon phase on Fri 8th Dec

Fri 8th Dec

Waning Crescent
25 % illuminated
Dark from 17:22 to 04:30
Dark for 11h 7m
Moon phase on Sat 9th Dec

Sat 9th Dec

Waning Crescent
17 % illuminated
Dark from 17:22 to 05:59
Dark for 12h 36m
Moon phase on Sun 10th Dec

Sun 10th Dec

Waning Crescent
10 % illuminated
Dark from 17:21 to 07:17
Dark for 13h 55m
Moon phase on Mon 11th Dec

Mon 11th Dec

Waning Crescent
5 % illuminated
Dark from 17:21 to 07:18
Dark for 13h 56m
Moon phase on Tue 12th Dec

Tue 12th Dec

New Moon
1 % illuminated
Dark from 17:21 to 07:19
Dark for 13h 57m

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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