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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

  • 08/09/24

    12° 18%

  • 08/09/24

    12° 1%

  • 09/09/24

    11° 4%

  • 09/09/24

    11° 36%

Weather forecast for Loch A' Tuath (8.7 miles away) updated 08/09/24 at 20:01.

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 Sun 8th Sep

Sun 8th Sep

Waxing Crescent
20 % illuminated
Dark from 20:36 to 04:11
Dark for 7h 34m
Moon phase on Mon 9th Sep

Mon 9th Sep

Waxing Crescent
29 % illuminated
Dark from 20:32 to 04:13
Dark for 7h 40m
Moon phase on Tue 10th Sep

Tue 10th Sep

First Quarter
38 % illuminated
Dark from 20:29 to 04:16
Dark for 7h 46m
Moon phase on Wed 11th Sep

Wed 11th Sep

First Quarter
48 % illuminated
Dark from 20:33 to 04:19
Dark for 7h 46m
Moon phase on Thu 12th Sep

Thu 12th Sep

First Quarter
58 % illuminated
Dark from 21:37 to 04:21
Dark for 6h 44m
Moon phase on Fri 13th Sep

Fri 13th Sep

First Quarter
68 % illuminated
Dark from 23:11 to 04:24
Dark for 5h 13m
Moon phase on Sat 14th Sep

Sat 14th Sep

Waxing Gibbous
78 % illuminated
Dark from 00:57 to 04:26
Dark for 3h 29m

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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