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Yala Under the Stars
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Yala Under the Stars

Sri Lanka's most famous wilderness beneath a spectacular night sky.

Yala National Park · Southern Province

EXPLORE SRI LANKA AFTER DARK

Sri Lanka
Beyond Daylight

When the sun sets, a different Sri Lanka emerges — ancient landscapes, exotic wildlife, mountains and pristine coastlines all glowing beneath an extraordinary night sky.

Stargazing ExperiencesExpert guided sessions
AstrophotographyCapture the night sky
Astronomy EducationLearn from the best
Responsible TourismProtecting dark skies
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Sigiriya beneath the stars

SRI LANKA AFTER DARK

Explore Our Destinations

Sri Lanka's most captivating places to experience the night sky.

Curated Experiences

Featured Trips

COMMUNITY PHOTOGRAPHY

Captured Under Sri Lankan Skies

Stunning astrophotography from our community across the island.

Milky Way Over Sigiriya

Milky Way Over Sigiriya

Kasun JayawardenaPidurangala, Sigiriya
Galactic Core Over Yala

Galactic Core Over Yala

Dinesh FernandoYala National Park
Orion Nebula from Knuckles

Orion Nebula from Knuckles

Amara SilvaRiverston, Knuckles Range
Full Moon Over Horton Plains

Full Moon Over Horton Plains

Sachini PereraHorton Plains
Perseid Meteors at Wilpattu

Perseid Meteors at Wilpattu

Tharaka WijesingheWilpattu National Park
Observation Calendar

Upcoming Celestial Events

Plan your stargazing. From meteor showers to planetary alignments, discover what's happening in Sri Lanka's night sky over the coming weeks.

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03OCT
Opposition

Jupiter Opposition

Jupiter reaches opposition, appearing at its brightest and largest as seen from Earth. The planet will be visible all night, rising at sunset and setting at sunrise.

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14DEC
Meteor Shower

Geminid Meteor Shower 2026

The Geminids are considered the strongest and most reliable meteor shower of the year, producing up to 150 multicolored meteors per hour at peak.

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03JAN
Meteor Shower

Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2027

The Quadrantids have a very short peak of just a few hours but can produce up to 120 meteors per hour. The narrow peak makes timing critical.

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06MAY
Meteor Shower

Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower 2027

The Eta Aquariids are associated with Halley's Comet and produce fast meteors, often leaving persistent trains. From tropical latitudes like Sri Lanka, the radiant is well-placed.

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Researching Sri Lankan Night Sky
ACTIVE RESEARCH

Study on International Tourists Awareness of Sri Lanka Astro-Tourism Potential [Sample Data]

Central Highlands & Yala

SCIENCE + CONSERVATION

Research Behind the
Night Sky

Scientific study is the foundation of sustainable astro-tourism. We document light pollution, identify pristine dark-sky habitats, and support conservation through rigorous academic research and GIS mapping across Sri Lanka.

Dark Sky Quality Analysis

Quantifying sky brightness metrics to identify premier stargazing locations across the island.

GIS Spatial Mapping

Mapping light pollution boundaries and protecting nocturnal ecosystems across Sri Lanka.

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Protect Sri Lanka's Dark Skies

DARK SKY CONSERVATION

Protect
The Night

"Dark skies are a natural treasure.Let's preserve them for future generations."

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