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Llanerchaeron

Llanerchaeron

Llanerchaeron, Ciliau Aeron, Dyfed, SA48 8DG

Best time to visit

National Trust property with free car parking from dusk until dawn.

Llanerchaeron is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Weather forecast

  • 23/09/25

    13° 9%

  • 23/09/25

    11° 1%

  • 24/09/25

    10° 0%

  • 24/09/25

    9° 1%

Weather forecast for Aberaeron (2.0 miles away) updated 23/09/25 at 12:02.

Local light pollution

Llanerchaeron is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a 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 Llanerchaeron

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 23rd Sep

Tue 23rd Sep

New Moon
1 % illuminated
Dark from 19:26 to 04:53
Dark for 9h 26m
Moon phase on Wed 24th Sep

Wed 24th Sep

Waxing Crescent
4 % illuminated
Dark from 19:24 to 04:54
Dark for 9h 29m
Moon phase on Thu 25th Sep

Thu 25th Sep

Waxing Crescent
9 % illuminated
Dark from 19:22 to 04:56
Dark for 9h 34m
Moon phase on Fri 26th Sep

Fri 26th Sep

Waxing Crescent
16 % illuminated
Dark from 19:19 to 04:58
Dark for 9h 38m
Moon phase on Sat 27th Sep

Sat 27th Sep

Waxing Crescent
23 % illuminated
Dark from 19:36 to 05:00
Dark for 9h 24m
Moon phase on Sun 28th Sep

Sun 28th Sep

First Quarter
31 % illuminated
Dark from 20:15 to 05:01
Dark for 8h 46m
Moon phase on Mon 29th Sep

Mon 29th Sep

First Quarter
40 % illuminated
Dark from 21:10 to 05:03
Dark for 7h 53m

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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    Friday 24th October 2025 from 19:30pm to Saturday 25th October 2025 22:30pm

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  • Tales of the winter sky at Canolfan Llwynihirion Brynberian

    Wednesday 12th November 2025 from 18:00pm to 20:30pm

    Canolfan Llwynihirion Brynberian, Crymych, SA41 3TY (27.8 miles away)

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  • Tales of the winter sky at Canolfan Clydau

    Thursday 20th November 2025 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Canolfan Clydau, Llanfyrnach, SA35 0BE (22.8 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

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  • Tyn Cornel Hostel

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  • Cambrian Escapes Dark Skies Camping

    Penstacan, Cilycwm, Dyfed, SA20 0TF (20.7 miles away)

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  • Top of the Woods

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