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Tolsta - Isle of Lewis and Harris

Tolsta - Isle of Lewis and Harris

North Tolsta, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0NL

Best time to visit

This dark sky location is recommended by Stornoway Astronomical Society.

Tolsta - 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

  • 21/03/25

    11° 11%

  • 21/03/25

    10° 60%

  • 22/03/25

    10° 54%

  • 22/03/25

    9° 90%

Weather forecast for Loch A' Tuath (8.7 miles away) updated 21/03/25 at 12:02.

Local light pollution

Tolsta - 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 Tolsta - 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 Fri 21st Mar

Fri 21st Mar

Third Quarter
64 % illuminated
Dark from 20:08 to 04:32
Dark for 8h 23m
Moon phase on Sat 22nd Mar

Sat 22nd Mar

Third Quarter
55 % illuminated
Dark from 20:11 to 04:49
Dark for 8h 37m
Moon phase on Sun 23rd Mar

Sun 23rd Mar

Third Quarter
45 % illuminated
Dark from 20:13 to 04:45
Dark for 8h 31m
Moon phase on Mon 24th Mar

Mon 24th Mar

Third Quarter
35 % illuminated
Dark from 20:16 to 04:42
Dark for 8h 25m
Moon phase on Tue 25th Mar

Tue 25th Mar

Waning Crescent
25 % illuminated
Dark from 20:18 to 04:39
Dark for 8h 20m
Moon phase on Wed 26th Mar

Wed 26th Mar

Waning Crescent
16 % illuminated
Dark from 20:21 to 04:36
Dark for 8h 14m
Moon phase on Thu 27th Mar

Thu 27th Mar

Waning Crescent
9 % illuminated
Dark from 20:24 to 04:33
Dark for 8h 8m

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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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Mill View Bed and Breakfast

    Gress, Isle of Lewis, HS20NB (5.3 miles away)

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