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Gallan Head - Isle of Lewis and Harris

Gallan Head - Isle of Lewis and Harris

Aird Uig, Isle of Lewis, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9JA

Best time to visit

This dark sky location is recommended by Stornoway Astronomical Society.

Gallan Head - 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

  • 07/07/26

    16° 50%

  • 07/07/26

    16° 55%

  • 07/07/26

    15° 15%

  • 08/07/26

    14° 13%

Weather forecast for Stornoway (23.6 miles away) updated 07/07/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.

Local light pollution

Gallan Head - Isle of Lewis and Harris is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a dark site location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.

The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.

Light pollution map of Gallan Head - 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 Tue 7th Jul

Tue 7th Jul

Third Quarter
59 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Wed 8th Jul

Wed 8th Jul

Third Quarter
48 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Thu 9th Jul

Thu 9th Jul

Third Quarter
37 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Fri 10th Jul

Fri 10th Jul

Waning Crescent
26 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Sat 11th Jul

Sat 11th Jul

Waning Crescent
17 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Sun 12th Jul

Sun 12th Jul

Waning Crescent
9 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Mon 13th Jul

Mon 13th Jul

New Moon
3 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS

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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