Stargazing At Chamba

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SKIES IN THE WORLD ARE ENDANGERED WE VISIT BEFORE THEY'RE GONE

When Is Best To Stargaze?

Deciding when to go Stargazing is more important then deciding where to go. For many of us getting the best views of the skies often means travelling to remote locations away from light pollution. However, even remote dark sky sites are not always dark! Here i am sharing hints and tips on how to make your stargazing trip worthwhile and help you choose when is the best time to go stargazing.

MOONLIGHT

Natural moonlight washes out the light from most stars leaving only the brightest visible. When the moon is full (brightest) dark sky sites are no darker than in a city centre! The best time to go stargazing are the days before, during and soon after each new moon. At this time you will be able to see thousands of stars with the naked eye compared to a few hundred at other times. With no moon in the sky the Milky Way is easily visible arching across the sky. You will also have better views through telescopes. Simply avoiding times when the moon is full or above the horizon during the night will mean you will see more.

the higher the spot is, the better your stargazing experience will be.