Finding Dark Skies

Abstract

Where will you be when the lights go out? Your own backyard is the best place for regular stargazing throughout the year, but light pollution in urban areas does take the edge off viewing the night sky. Those after clearer views of a busier sky will benefit hugely from an escape to dark rural areas. For some, a short drive away will be enough, but dark skies are going global. A network of Dark Sky Parks and Dark Sky Reserves are springing up across the planet to safeguard what’s left of the truly dark night sky. Together, these and other dark sky destinations are becoming a stargazers’ vacation bucket-list.