HighScore 7/10
Arugam Bay
Ampara, Eastern Province
Overview
Arugam Bay benefits from a counter-monsoonal advantage: completely dry and cloudless during the Southwest Monsoon (May-September), which perfectly coincides with peak Milky Way season. The unpolluted eastern and south-eastern ocean horizon over the Bay of Bengal is ideal for observing the rising zodiacal light and meteor showers like the Perseids in August.
Elevation: 3m
6.8500°N, 81.8333°E
Night Sky Conditions
Dark Sky StatusNot Verified
Light PollutionLow-Moderate — Small town, dark coastline south of bay
Sky QualitySQM Estimated Bortle Class 3 at beach, Class 2 south toward Panama (Demo data)
Avg Cloud CoverVery low during dry season (May-Sep)%
Astro Suitability Indicators
Light Pollution40
Sky Quality50
Photography Potential50
Accessibility50
Elevation Advantage30
Overall Astro Score
7.0/10
Scores are based on sample assessment data. Not verified scientific measurements.
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Nearby Accommodation
Best Time to Visit
Recommended Months
May-September
Best Viewing Time
7:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Responsible Tourism
When visiting Arugam Bay, please help protect the dark sky environment:
- Use red flashlights only
- Avoid campfires near observation areas
- Pack out all trash