# Spiritual Torquay > Dark-sky stargazing spots, sunrise times, sacred sites and folklore near Torquay, plus delivery of crystals and tarot. Delivery £3.95, free over £40. URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/locations/torquay Updated: 2026-10-30 If you live in or near Torquay, this page brings the night sky, the old sites and the seasons together in one place. It covers where to find properly dark skies, what the sun and moon are doing across the year at Torquay's latitude (50.5°N), the heritage and folklore places nearby, and when to order so your crystals, tarot or candles arrive in time. ## Dark skies and stargazing near Torquay The nearest certified dark-sky place to Torquay is Bodmin Moor Dark Sky Landscape, about 77 km (48 miles) away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Exmoor International Dark Sky Reserve, about 77 km (48 miles) away. The best nights are clear, moonless ones around a new moon. The next new moons are on 9 November, 9 December, 7 January, 6 February. Find event dates on the [Bodmin Moor Dark Sky Landscape website](https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/). ## Sunrise, sunset and the moon in Torquay At the June solstice on 21 June 2027, the sun rises in Torquay at about 05:02 and sets at about 21:29 (BST), giving 16h 27m of daylight, 11 minutes less than in London. At the December solstice on 21 December 2026 it rises at about 08:12 and sets at about 16:12 (GMT), giving only 8h 0m. Around the March equinox (20 March 2027), sunrise is about 06:19 and sunset about 18:25. Between roughly 30 May and 15 July, the sun never sinks far enough below the horizon for full astronomical darkness, so the faintest stars and the Milky Way are hard to see. In folk tradition the full moon marks the month. The next full moons fall on 24 November, 24 December, 22 January, 20 February, 22 March. Times are calculated (NOAA formulas) and approximate. ## Heritage, pagan and folklore sites near Torquay Check opening times with each site's keeper before you go, and leave stones, wells and trees as you found them. Leave no offerings that cannot rot away, such as tea lights, ribbons or plastic. - **Kents Cavern.** A cave system where some of the oldest human remains in north-west Europe have been found. - **Dartmoor stone rows.** Dartmoor holds many prehistoric stone rows and circles, such as Merrivale and the Grey Wethers. ## Best times of year Most of the good stargazing near Torquay happens between October and March, when you do not have to stay up late for darkness. For the Perseids in August 2027 the moon is 84% lit and sets over Torquay at about 01:34, so the best watching is after moonset and before dawn. Full darkness on 12 August starts around 23:00 at 50.5°N. The Quadrantids peak on the night of 3–4 January 2027 with the moon 12% lit. They are short and sharp, best after midnight, and the January cold means layers and a flask are essential. Bodmin Moor Dark Sky Landscape is about 77 km away if you want truly dark skies; otherwise a park or field away from streetlights will still show the brighter meteors. On 2 August 2027 a partial solar eclipse is visible across the UK, weather permitting. Never look at the sun without certified eclipse glasses. ## Delivery to Torquay Starseed UK is online only, so there is no shop to visit in Torquay, but we deliver across Devon for £3.95 (free over £40), usually in 2–5 working days. Gift orders can be sent straight to the person; add a note at checkout. ## Questions **Where is the nearest dark sky reserve to Torquay?** The nearest certified dark-sky place is Bodmin Moor Dark Sky Landscape, roughly 77 km away in a straight line. **What time is sunrise in Torquay on the summer solstice?** About 05:02 BST on 21 June 2027, with sunset about 21:29. **Are there ancient or sacred sites near Torquay?** Yes. Nearby places include Kents Cavern, Dartmoor stone rows. See the heritage section for details. **How much is delivery to Torquay?** UK delivery to Torquay is £3.95 and free on orders over £40. Most orders arrive within 2–5 working days. ## Related - [Spiritual Exeter (28 km)](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/locations/exeter) - [Spiritual Plymouth (45 km)](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/locations/plymouth) - [Spiritual Boscastle & Tintagel (86 km)](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/locations/boscastle) - [Spiritual Glastonbury (95 km)](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/locations/glastonbury) - [All UK local guides](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/locations) - [Moon phase calendar](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar) - [UK meteor showers guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/guides/meteor-showers-uk) --- Starseed UK describes spiritual uses as tradition and belief, never as health or medical claims. UK delivery £3.95, free over £40.