Stargazing in Cornwall

Stargazing sees the wonders of the night sky come alive against the backdrop of Cornwall’s serene landscapes. Sky quality, combined with our conservation commitments and low levels of artificial light, make the Duchy a year-round stargazing hotspot.

With wide-open spaces and no built-up areas, Globe Vale is ideally located in the middle of a large expanse of unspoiled countryside. There is no traffic noise and less light pollution, and stargazing opportunities a plenty, even without a telescope, including the Milky Way, meteor showers and even planets.

The Milky Way puts on a great display between the months of February and September. Meteor showers, also known as shooting stars; and asterisms, including the “Plough” or “Big Dipper” shine bright – best seen at midnight or when the sun is facing them.

The best time to go stargazing in Cornwall is the days before, during and soon after each new moon, when there is no moon in the sky.

So, grab your telescope, binoculars, and even those useful stargazing apps, and prepare to be amazed by the wonders of stargazing in Cornwall, both by day and at night.