It's so dark in the moors that you can see the Andromeda galaxy – a mere 2.5million light years away – with the naked eye
The big open skies and clear horizons of the North York Moors, combined with a lack of light pollution, make it one of best places in the country for stargazing – and the difference between viewing the night sky on the moors compared to towns and cities is significant.
Both the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks were designated an International Dark Sky Reserve by the International Dark-Sky Association in December 2020. The status is part of a programme founded in 2001 to recognise and promote excellent stewardship of the night sky. Mike Hawtin, of the North York Moors National Park, said: “The Hub acts as a focal point in our continued work to protect Dark Skies over the North York Moors National Park. This work to control and reduce light pollution is not just to enable incredible stargazing experiences but also to protect nocturnal wildlife habitats, which are diminishing around the world, causing significant impacts on many species.
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