Located on the edge of Bodmin Moor and surrounded by moorland and dramatic tors this impressive lakeside location offers a great day out for families in Cornwall. It is the occasional venue for stargazing events organised by the South West Lakes Trust in collaboration with the nearby Caradon Observatory.
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Draynes (1.8 miles away) updated 16/04/24 at 20:01.
Local light pollution
Siblyback Lake Activity Centre - Bodmin Moor 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.
Light pollution map of Siblyback Lake Activity Centre - Bodmin Moor
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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