Newsweek International - 13.03.2020

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Hovenweep National Monument

Cajon Mesa, United States

Straddling Colorado and Utah, this dark-sky

park is one of many places to enjoy an awe-

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beacon in the dark for hikers.

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Snowdonia National Park

Wales, United Kingdom

At over 823 square miles, Snowdonia is home to much

more than just dark skies. Mountains, lakes, waterfalls

and even the beach make this park an outdoor-activity

haven. Try one of these two lakes for star watching—

Llyn Geirionydd and Llyn y Dywarchen—but leave

time for daytime exploration of the castles, abbeys

and Roman archaeological ruins in the park, too.

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Pitcairn Islands,

British Overseas Territory

This extremely remote

island near French

Polynesia is only

accessible by boat, but

once there, the dark skies,

beaches and remote

locale make “Eyes to

the Sky” a highly unique

dark-sky sanctuary.

As one of the newest

additions to the list, it has

not yet been inundated

with astrotourists.

NamibRand

Nature Reserve

Windhoek, Namibia

At this “Gold Tier”-rated

dark-sky reserve—the

highest designation—you

can stare at the sky in

comfort from the luxury

accomodations avail-

able on site, while also

enjoying the four distinct

natural habitats and wild-

life on this private reserve.

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Gabriela Mistral

Elqui Valley, Chile

This dark-sky sanctuary in northern

Chile works on long-term conservation,

both to limit light pollution and to

protect fragile ecosystems. An optimal

site for stargazing, it is also a prime

location for viewing lunar eclipses,

which pass through Chile almost every

year. Visitors can also visit the vineyards

that grow in the surrounding area.

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