Stargazing Near
Pune & Mumbai
Monthly sky conditions, 2026 astronomy events, moon phase calendar, Bortle-rated dark sky spots, and handpicked villa stays — all in one place.
Monthly Sky Conditions & New Moons
Historical cloud cover for Pune/Mumbai region · 🌑 = New moon (darkest skies, best stargazing)
| Month | Conditions | New Moon Night 🌑 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January Now | Excellent | 🌑 Jan 13 | Book stays |
| February | Excellent | 🌑 Feb 11 | Book stays |
| March | Very Good | 🌑 Mar 13 | Book stays |
| April | Very Good | 🌑 Apr 13 | Book stays |
| May | Good | 🌑 May 13 | Book stays |
| June | Poor | 🌑 Jun 11 | Book stays |
| July | Poor | 🌑 Jul 11 | Book stays |
| August | Poor | 🌑 Aug 10 | Book stays |
| September | Fair | 🌑 Sep 08 | Book stays |
| October | Very Good | 🌑 Oct 07 | Book stays |
| November | Excellent | 🌑 Nov 06 | Book stays |
| December | Excellent | 🌑 Dec 06 | Book stays |
2026 Astronomy Calendar
Major sky events visible from Maharashtra · click any event to read the monthly guide or book stays
Dark Sky Spots Near Pune & Mumbai
Bortle scale: 1 = pitch dark · 9 = city centre. Milky Way visible below Bortle 4.
Velhe
Bortle 260 km from Pune
One of the darkest spots in Maharashtra — Bortle Class 2. Almost zero light pollution.
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Pawna
Bortle 3120 km from Mumbai · 65 km from Pune
Open skies over the lake with Sahyadri silhouettes. Milky Way on clear nights.
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Mulshi
Bortle 345 km from Pune
Dense forest buffer keeps light pollution low. Excellent for deep-sky Oct–Feb.
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Kamshet
Bortle 475 km from Mumbai · 45 km from Pune
Paragliding valley doubles as a stargazing meadow. Wide open horizon.
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Stargazing Villa Stays
Handpicked dark-sky properties near Pune & Mumbai
