Glastonbury Tor
Wellhouse Lane, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EL, South West England
Glastonbury Tor is a fantastic stargazing location thanks to its elevated position rising above the Somerset Levels, offering wide, unobstructed views of the night sky. Far enough from major urban centres, it benefits from relatively low light pollution, allowing stars, planets, and even the Milky Way to be seen more clearly on dark nights. The Tor’s iconic St Michael’s Tower provides a striking silhouette against the heavens, adding a unique sense of atmosphere and history to the experience. Its mystical reputation and panoramic setting make it not just a place to observe the stars, but to feel deeply connected to the landscape and the cosmos.
Weather forecast
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05/04/26
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Weather forecast for Wells (5.0 miles away) updated 05/04/26 at 06:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Glastonbury Tor is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
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.
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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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