Stargazing

It is a truly awe inspiring experience to gaze into an infinite space studded with moons and planets, stars and galaxies. But often it’s not dark enough to see much. Light pollution in towns and cities robs the night skies of their clarity.

In recent years, stargazing has spread in popularity. But you need Dark Skies to do it properly.

Here at Benar Cottages, our rural location lends itself perfectly to stargazing. In 2015, Eryri National Park was declared the world’s 10th International Dark Sky Reserve. This is a prestigious award given by the International Dark Sky Association to places with outstanding night air quality and where real efforts are being made to minimise light pollution.

So, where to look? Well this activity is quite literally on your doorstep. Simply open the door, walk out onto your cottage terrace and look up at the spectacle before you.

I will never forget, shortly after moving to Benar, walking back home from the village after our Friday night choir practice. It was a beautifully clear winter night. I looked up at the sky and saw the stars as I have never, ever seen them before. It was truly incredible.

Stargazing

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