Star gazing around the lake
Tips for budding astronomers
- Stargazing is best done before the moon is full, so it might be worth looking at the next new moon dates before you book your trip.
- See if you can spot the glow of the Andromeda Galaxy. Two million light years away, this is the most distant object the human eye can see. If you use binoculars you should be able to see Andromeda’s elliptical shape.
- Make sure you take warm clothes. Even on a balmy summer evening, with clear skies above, stargazing can get chilly all year round. A hot drink is never amiss either.
- Want to stargaze and stay? Why not find a wonderful place to sleep under the stars?
The area around the Lake Vyrnwy and The Berwyn Mountains are ideal for stargazing. The night sky is one of the most spectacular sights we can experience - the brightest stars from the billions in our Milky Way, the streak of meteors, planetary neighbours such as Venus and Jupiter, the glow of other galaxies such as Andromeda. Light pollution, however, means few experience this glory at its best and its all free! Lake Vyrnwy has so little light pollution that it is one of the best locations in the UK to experience the wonders of our Universe - all year around. We have some wonderful places to stay at Lake Vyrnwy too either at the Lake or in the surrounding area where you can experience this stargazing wonder from the comfort of top quality accommodation.
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