Where are the top places for stargazing and starbathing in Europe?

Ahead of International Dark Sky Week in April, here are some of the best locations in Europe to see the stars.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20260318-where-are-the-top-places-for-stargazing-and-starbathing-in-europe?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#StarGazing #Europe #Astronomy #LightPollution #NorthernLights #Stars #Travel #DarkSkyWeek

Where are the top places for stargazing and starbathing in Europe?

Ahead of International Dark Sky Week in April, here are some of the best locations in Europe to see the stars.

Euronews

#WDEFWeather #News12Weather --- Warm and humid for the rest of the week. More rain and thunder as well.
All that and information on #DarkSkyWeek in tonight's @WDEFNews12 exclusive #weatherblog #WeatherOvertime. #ShareAndEnjoy

https://youtu.be/F8DfOmD4BE8

WDEF-TV NEWS 12 WEATHER OVERTIME - TUESDAY APRIL 22, 2025

YouTube

#BringBackTheNight
International #DarkSkyWeek (April 21-28, 2025) is a global celebration of the night.... with the rapid rise of #lightpollution, we risk losing the natural night we depend on. The time to act is now!

https://darksky.org/news/international-dark-sky-week-2025-how-to-get-involved/

Had a brief visit from Aurora Borealis during my camping trip at Lake Superior Provincial Park during Dark Sky Week.

#AuroraBorealis #NorthernLights #DarkSkyWeek #lakesuperior

Help reclaim our night skies.
Some few jurisdictions have bylaws about how outdoor lighting can be done.
UPDATE EDIT: The info in the link is WORTHWHILE - great tips about lighting, etc.. But, I posted this back in April, during Dark Sky Week (Apr 2-8/2024). I noticed people are suddenly sharing this, so --- just so you know. :)

#DarkSky #DarkSkyInternational #LightPollution #space #DiscoverTheNight #DarkSkyWeek #IDSW2024 #NightMatters

https://darksky.org/resources/guides-and-how-tos/lighting-principles/

Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting

Too often, outdoor electric lighting installations at night are overlit, left on when not needed, and harmful to the environment. As a result, light pollution is a growing global issue that can…

DarkSky International

What can we say, we've got a pretty great view!

...which is probably not a surprise. Rubin Observatory's site in Chile was chosen in large part because of dark skies 🌌

As #DarkSkyWeek kicks off, we're looking up! Turn down your lights and celebrate the dark with us✨ #IDSW2024

The Oregon Outback International Dark Sky Sanctuary stretches for 2.5 million acres in Lake County, Oregon. Phase 2 would top 11 million acres. #DarkSkyWeek #DiscoverTheNight https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkart/2024/03/26/oregon-now-boasts-the-worlds-largest-international-dark-sky-sanctuary-with-plans-to-expand/?sh=6c9e753e3614
Oregon Now Boasts The World’s Largest International Dark Sky Sanctuary, With Plans To Expand

The Oregon Outback International Dark Sky Sanctuary stretches for 2.5 million acres in Lake County, Oregon. Phase 2 would top 11 million acres.

Forbes
it’s #DarkSkyWeek ? sick, here’s cassiopeia seen through my windshield at bisti badlands (too cold to get out of the car)

#DYK light pollution is increasing rapidly - with the majority of people now living under a light-polluted sky?

Light pollution can:
🐾Disrupt wildlife
💊Impact human health
🔋Waste energy & money
🌡Contribute to #ClimateChange

— @IDADarkSky

#DarkSkyWeek

Apparently there is dark sky week. So I made this.

🦉 “So give a hoot,
don’t light pollute!”

#art #DarkSky #DarkSkyWeek #LightPollution #internationalDarkSkyWeek