Enjoy stargazing at Dark Skies Festivals
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Dark Skies Festivals
What is a Dark Sky Reserve?
They are areas with very few lights. They usual surround a park or observatory (place to observe stars). This makes the area dark enough for the stars to be seen clearly at night.
There are 18 Dark Sky Reserves in the world today. They include South Downs National Park and Exmoor National Park in England. Every year, Dark Skies Festivals are held in these parks.
What happens during such festivals?
During these festivals, people learn about the stars and enjoy watching them at night. They also have activities like cycling, walking, running, all to enjoy the nature and scenery.
However, this year, due to COVID-19, Dark Skies Festivals are being held online too. Here, people can see video and photos of the beautiful night sky.
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Watch a video taken of the night sky in Aoraki Dark Sky Reserve in New Zealand. Video credit: Last Quarter Photography/Youtube
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