Solar viewing with Cardiff Astronomical Society

Solar viewing with Cardiff Astronomical Society

Saturday 24th September 2022 from 10:00am to 16:00pm

Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre
Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8ER, Wales

Come and view our nearest star (the Sun) SAFELY through specialist and purposely designed telescopes. All life on Earth depends on it!

Cardiff Astronomical Society will be at the Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, on Saturday, September 24th, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for the public to do SAFE solar viewing and view some sunspots, prominences, or flares.

There will be plenty of information available courtesy of the Science and Technology Facilities Council to help you understand what you are observing. There is no need to book and the event is FREE.

Please note that this has already taken place on 24/09/2022


Event organiser

Brecon Beacons National Park

Brecon Beacons National Park is organising this event

Please contact Brecon Beacons National Park directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.


Event booking

This event is free; however, please register via the Eventbrite website.

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Event darkness

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 if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. 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.



Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Gŵyl Awyr Dywyll // Dark Sky Festival 2024

    Saturday 21st September 2024 from 11:00am to 21:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Tuesday 24th September 2024 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Wednesday 25th September 2024 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Thursday 26th September 2024 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 29th September 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Monday 30th September 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Aberyscir Coach House – Brecon

    Aberyscir, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9NP (3.2 miles away)

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  • The Bull Pens – Brecon

    Llanfihangel Nant Bran, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LY (4.9 miles away)

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  • Penrheol Farmhouse

    Llechfean, Groesffordd, Powys, LD3 7SP, null Wales (6.6 miles away)

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  • Coed Farm

    Llanywern, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0TL, Wales (7.9 miles away)

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  • Pengenffordd Barn – Brecon

    Upper Trewalkin Farm, Talgarth, Powys, LD3 0HA (11.5 miles away)

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  • Cwch Gwenyn

    Bronllys, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0HL, Wales (11.9 miles away)

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