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Bortle 2 ★ IDA International Dark Sky Reserve 📍 Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Yorkshire Dales (Hawes & Tan Hill)

54.3000000° N, -2.2000000° E • Elevation: 528m

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🌌 About This Observing Location

High limestone plateaus and dramatic peaks including Tan Hill and Buckden, showcasing the Milky Way arching across unpolluted skies.

Bortle Scale Class 2
Elevation 528 m
Latitude 54.3°
Longitude -2.2°

☁️ 4-Night Stargazing Cloud Forecast

Updated hourly via Open-Meteo
Wed, Nov 4
61%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 16:27
Sunrise: 07:16
Overcast Sky
Thu, Nov 5
80%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 16:25
Sunrise: 07:18
Overcast Sky
Fri, Nov 6
90%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 16:24
Sunrise: 07:20
Overcast Sky
Sat, Nov 7
100%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 16:22
Sunrise: 07:22
Overcast Sky

✨ Darkness & Sky Quality

Class 2: Truly dark site with negligible glow.

Naked-Eye Limiting Mag: 7.1 – 7.5 mag
Milky Way Visibility: Brilliant with complex structures
Zodiacal Light: Distinct in spring/autumn

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