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Bortle 3 ★ IDA International Dark Sky Reserve 📍 Wales, United Kingdom

Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog)

51.8833000° N, -3.4333000° E • Elevation: 450m

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🌌 About This Observing Location

Wales' first International Dark Sky Reserve, offering expansive southern horizons over the Usk Reservoir, Crai Reservoir, and Llangorse Lake.

Bortle Scale Class 3
Elevation 450 m
Latitude 51.883°
Longitude -3.433°

☁️ 4-Night Stargazing Cloud Forecast

Updated hourly via Open-Meteo
Wed, Nov 4
98%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 16:40
Sunrise: 07:13
Overcast Sky
Thu, Nov 5
99%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 16:38
Sunrise: 07:15
Overcast Sky
Fri, Nov 6
99%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 16:37
Sunrise: 07:17
Overcast Sky
Sat, Nov 7
80%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 16:35
Sunrise: 07:18
Overcast Sky

✨ Darkness & Sky Quality

Class 3: Rural sky with detailed Milky Way.

Naked-Eye Limiting Mag: 6.6 – 7.0 mag
Milky Way Visibility: Clearly visible with dark lanes
Zodiacal Light: Distinct in spring/autumn

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