Follow the Milky Way, planets and meteor showers month by month under the Bortle Class 4 skies of Yelagiri Hills.
Book around the Moon: dark-sky windows for the Milky Way, quarter-Moon nights for planets and full-Moon campfire evenings.
January to May is peak season, with stable dry air, low haze and minimal dew.
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November 2026
Post-Monsoon & Winter TransitionLeonids & The Return of Orion
Milky Way Core
Enters solar glare; no longer visible (Milky Way season concludes).
Explore upcoming celestial events, meteor showers, moon phases and special stargazing nights.
New Moon Deep Sky Night
A dark-sky stargazing experience during the New Moon, perfect for stars, constellations and deep-sky objects.
First Quarter Moon Watch
Observe the First Quarter Moon with detailed views of lunar craters, mountains and surface shadows.
Full Moon Stargazing Night
Enjoy a bright Full Moon observation session with guided lunar viewing and night-sky exploration.
Last Quarter Moon Watch
A peaceful early-morning Moon observation experience with a half-illuminated lunar surface.
Dark Sky Discovery Night
Experience darker skies around the New Moon and explore constellations, star clusters and deep-sky objects.
Orionids Meteor Shower Night
Watch the Orionids meteor shower from a dark location and experience fast-moving meteors across the night sky.
October Full Moon Watch
A guided Full Moon observation session featuring lunar photography and telescope viewing.
Geminids Meteor Shower Night
Join a special meteor-watching night for the Geminids, one of the most reliable annual meteor showers.
Quadrantids Meteor Shower Night
Start the year under the stars with the Quadrantids meteor shower and a guided night-sky experience.
Jupiter Opposition Night
Observe Jupiter at opposition with telescope viewing and explore its bright planetary disk.
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Watch
Observe the subtle darkening of the Moon during a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Lyrids Meteor Shower Night
Spend the night watching the Lyrids meteor shower from a dark-sky location.
Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Night
Watch fast meteors associated with Halley's Comet during the Eta Aquariids peak.
Delta Aquariids Stargazing Night
Explore the summer night sky and watch for Southern Delta Aquariids meteors.
Total Solar Eclipse Special
A special astronomy event around the Total Solar Eclipse. Eclipse visibility depends on the observer's location.
Perseids Meteor Shower Night
Enjoy one of the year's most popular meteor showers with guided sky observation.
Saturn Opposition Night
Observe Saturn around opposition and explore its famous ring system through a telescope.
Orionids Meteor Shower Night
Watch fast Orionids meteors under the dark skies of Yelagiri Hills.
Leonids Meteor Shower Night
Experience the Leonids and explore the November night sky with guided observation.
Geminids Meteor Shower Night
Finish the year with one of the best annual meteor showers and a full night of stargazing.
Ursids Meteor Shower Night
A quiet year-end meteor observation night featuring the Ursids meteor shower.
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Shielded by the natural ridgelines of Yelagiri and sitting at an altitude of 1,110 m, Stream Side provides access to pristine Bortle Class 4 skies free from urban smog and high-intensity city glow.
Free from the heavy light domes of Chennai and Bengaluru (Bortle 8/9), the naked eye can resolve stars down to magnitude 6.0+, revealing the arch of the Milky Way and deep-sky nebulae with high contrast.
Low ground humidity and stable night air layers bring deep-sky targets into razor-sharp focus through our high-aperture telescopes.
Time your stay within 4 days of the New Moon to witness the Milky Way arching across the valley, capture unpolluted long exposures, and track faint deep-sky clusters.
Pinpoint the rings of Saturn, Jupiter's Great Red Spot and moons, and seasonal constellations from the Great Hunter Orion to the core of Sagittarius.
We actively safeguard your night vision by maintaining designated dark hours, low red lighting, and strictly shielded campfires in the observation zone.
Winter Deep-Sky & The Quadrantids
Below the horizon (not visible; facing outer spiral arm).
Faint winter band runs overhead through Cassiopeia, Perseus, Auriga, and Monoceros.
Quadrantids (Peak: Jan 3–4). Fast shower, best viewed around midnight before the radiant drops.
The Great Orion Nebula (M42), the Pleiades (M45), and the Andromeda Galaxy (M31).
Observer's Advice
Coldest nights of the year (11°C–14°C) with dry air; premier season for high-contrast astrophotography and cluster viewing.
Galactic Core Pre-Dawn Awakening
Rises in the south-east in the final hour before twilight (~4:30 AM – 5:30 AM).
Clean pre-dawn views of the Sagittarius–Scorpius arm climbing above the Yelagiri horizon line.
Rosette Nebula, Beehive Cluster (M44), Sirius, and Canopus.
Observer's Advice
Pristine seeing conditions with low ground dew. Perfect for campers waking up early for dawn hikes.
Pre-Dawn Core & Equinox Skies
Clear visibility between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM rising in the southeastern sky.
Milky Way photography and zodiacal light observation.
Spectacular golden moonrise over the Mangalam ridge lines.
Spring constellations take over: Leo (Regulus), Virgo (Spica), and Ursa Major overhead.
Observer's Advice
March Equinox brings stable winds and warm, clear nights.
Prime Early Galactic Core Season
Climbs high from 1:30 AM until dawn.
Lyrids (Peak: April 21–22; ~18 meteors/hour). Radiant in Lyra rises late evening.
The Lagoon Nebula (M8), Trifid Nebula (M20), and Scorpius tail clusters (M6, M7).
Observer's Advice
April marks the sweet spot where the core is well-positioned at reasonable sleeping hours with reliably cloud-free hill weather.
The Southern Meteor Favorite & Midnight Galaxy
Rises before midnight (~11:00 PM) and dominates the southern sky through 4:00 AM.
Eta Aquariids (Peak: May 5–6; ZHR ~40–60). Originating from Halley's Comet debris, this shower strongly favors southern Indian latitudes.
Saturn and Jupiter begin entering prime viewing windows; Omega Centauri low in the far southern horizon.
Observer's Advice
Moderate pre-monsoon warmth; nights remain clear, making it a favorite for night-long campouts.
Midnight Galactic Arch & Summer Solstice
Visible almost all night; rises by 9:30 PM and stretches high across the sky by 1:00 AM.
Prominent planetary alignments and conjunctions often visible in the pre-dawn western sky.
Ring Nebula (M57), Hercules Globular Cluster (M13), and the dark rift lanes in Cygnus and Aquila.
Observer's Advice
Early southwest monsoon clouds can roll in across the plains; schedule sessions around flexible gaps between passing showers.
The Arch Across the Zenith
Stands almost vertical in the south-southeast by 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Southern Delta Aquariids (Peak: July 29–30; ~20–25 meteors/hour).
Eagle Nebula (Pillars of Creation region) and Swan Nebula (M17).
Observer's Advice
Intermittent monsoon cloud cover; best to pitch the experience around bright celestial targets, high-magnification moon viewing, and break-in-cloud stargazing.
Peak Altitude & The Perseids
Reaches its highest point directly overhead shortly after nightfall (~8:00 PM – 10:30 PM).
Perseids (Peak: August 12–13; ~80–100 meteors/hour). Bright, fast meteors with persistent fireballs.
Observer's Advice
In Tamil Nadu, late summer winds can create rapid clearing windows. Track live satellite passes and have cameras set up to catch clear intervals between ridge mists.
Sinking Core & Equinox Contrast
Visible in the south-western sky right after dusk until 10:30 PM before tilting toward the horizon.
Wild Duck Cluster (M11), Albireo double star in Cygnus, and Coathanger asterism.
Observer's Advice
September air is washed clean by rain, yielding rich transparency when skies part.
The Golden Hour for Sunset Milky Way
Hangs low in the south-west directly at twilight (~6:45 PM – 8:30 PM) before setting. Excellent for silhouette horizon photography against the Yelagiri hills.
Orionids (Peak: October 21–22; ~20 meteors/hour; debris from Comet 1P/Halley).
Return of the Pleiades and Andromeda rising early.
Observer's Advice
Dust-free skies and cooling post-monsoon temperatures make this one of the most comfortable camping periods.
Leonids & The Return of Orion
Enters solar glare; no longer visible (Milky Way season concludes).
Leonids (Peak: November 17–18; ~10–15 meteors/hour). Known for fast, bright meteors with glowing ionization trails.
Orion the Hunter climbs above the eastern hills by 9:30 PM, joined by Taurus and the Double Cluster in Perseus.
Observer's Advice
Subject to occasional showers from the Northeast monsoon, but clear nights offer crisp, high-transparency views.
The Geminid Spectacular & Winter Skies
Completely absent; outer spiral arm visible.
Geminids (Peak: December 13–14; ZHR 120–150 meteors/hour). The king of annual meteor showers; slow, multi-colored fireballs that produce peak viewing from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM across India.
Crab Nebula (M1), Great Orion Nebula (M42), and Sirius sparkling low on the horizon.
Observer's Advice
Peak winter camping season. Crisp, cold Bortle 4 nights with minimal haze; ideal for telescope deep-sky observation.
New Moon ±4 Days
Recommended for: Deep-sky observation, Milky Way astrophotography, long-exposure star trails, faint nebulae, and meteor shower peaks.
Best Months: January – May, and October
Crescent & Quarter Moons
Recommended for: High-contrast lunar crater detail along the terminator line through high-power optics, Jupiter's atmospheric bands, and Saturn's rings.
Full Moon ±2 Days
Recommended for: Atmospheric campfire evenings, watching the moon rise over the ridge line, and night trail walks under natural moonlight.
August
Peak ZHR around 80–100 meteors/hour.
October
Peak ZHR around 20 meteors/hour.
December
Peak ZHR 120–150 meteors/hour.
Jupiter & Saturn
Prime windows when the planets are closest to Earth, to view the Galilean moons or the Cassini Division in Saturn's rings.
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We safeguard your night vision during viewing hours. Please follow these on-site protocols.
Strictly red-filtered headlights and flashlights.
Keep phones and camera screens dimmed.
Campfire pits are shielded in the observation zone.
Zero unshielded floodlights during viewing hours.