Outside the city
Dark skies near Cape Town
Away from the city lights, clear nights offer views of the Southern Cross, the Magellanic Clouds and the Milky Way. Visibility depends on the season, moon and weather.
Tips for your visit
- •Check the moon phase. A full moon makes most stars harder to see.
- •Give your eyes 20 minutes away from phone screens.
- •The south-easter (the Cape Doctor) clears the sky but brings the cold.
