Lanyon Quoit is a monument set in the heart of the West Penwith Dark Sky Park. The location is frequently used by Aaron Cherrie from Cherrie Photography for his astrophotography workshops.
Location events organiser
Cherrie Photography organises events at this location
Please contact Cherrie Photography directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Cherrie Photography
Facebook: Cherrie Photography
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Penzance (3.4 miles away) updated 04/03/26 at 06:00. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Lanyon Quoit 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.
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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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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
CalendarForthcoming events
Below is a list of events at Lanyon Quoit. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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