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Valle Crucis Abbey

Valle Crucis Abbey

Llantysilio, Llangollen, Clwyd, LL20 8DD

Best time to visit

Valle Crucis Abbey is a private location and is only accessible out of normal hours for stargazing by prior arrangement or when public events are scheduled.

Weather forecast

  • 30/04/24

    12° 58%

  • 30/04/24

    10° 55%

  • 01/05/24

    10° 52%

  • 01/05/24

    10° 15%

Weather forecast for Llangollen (1.5 miles away) updated 30/04/24 at 16:00.

Local light pollution

Valle Crucis Abbey is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to arural rural 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 Valle Crucis Abbey

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 Tue 30th Apr

Tue 30th Apr

Third Quarter
66 % illuminated
Dark from 21:11 to 02:36
Dark for 5h 24m
Moon phase on Wed 1st May

Wed 1st May

Third Quarter
55 % illuminated
Dark from 21:14 to 02:56
Dark for 5h 41m
Moon phase on Thu 2nd May

Thu 2nd May

Third Quarter
44 % illuminated
Dark from 21:17 to 02:59
Dark for 5h 42m
Moon phase on Fri 3rd May

Fri 3rd May

Third Quarter
33 % illuminated
Dark from 21:19 to 02:56
Dark for 5h 36m
Moon phase on Sat 4th May

Sat 4th May

Waning Crescent
23 % illuminated
Dark from 21:22 to 02:54
Dark for 5h 31m
Moon phase on Sun 5th May

Sun 5th May

Waning Crescent
14 % illuminated
Dark from 21:24 to 02:51
Dark for 5h 26m
Moon phase on Mon 6th May

Mon 6th May

Waning Crescent
6 % illuminated
Dark from 21:27 to 02:48
Dark for 5h 20m

Find more dates

If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!

Calendar

Events nearby

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  • Llandyrnog Astronomical Society Meeting (Golden Lion)

    Tuesday 25th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Golden Lion Inn - Llangynhafel, Denbigh, LL16 4LN (12.8 miles away)

    More info

  • Chester Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    Wednesday 26th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Burley Memorial Hall, Chester, CH3 7QN (20.0 miles away)

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  • Mid-Cheshire Astronomical Group meeting & observing

    Friday 28th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norley Parish Centre, Norley, WA6 8NE (28.3 miles away)

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  • Volcanic Islands and Hidden Gems of Portugal with Fred. Olsen Cruises and Go Stargazing

    Saturday 6th July 2024 from 12:00pm to Friday 19th July 2024 12:00pm

    Liverpool Cruise Terminal, Liverpool, L3 1DL (30.0 miles away)

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  • Stargazing with Shropshire Astronomical Society

    Saturday 13th July 2024 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Little Ness Village Hall, Shrewsbury, SY4 2LG (19.8 miles away)

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