International dark sky

Where to find dark skies – the best places for stargazing in Britain and beyond

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The sky above the Yorkshire Dales is a sight to behold (Paul Clark) A few summers ago, walking back from the pub in the evening, I happened to look up and was amazed to see the Milky Way shining clearly in the sky. I was just a few miles from my home in Brighton and … Read more

The best place to see the Northern Lights in Britain and when to see them

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The Northern Lights recently appeared over the Castlerigg stone circle in the Lake District – Gregg Wolstenholme/Bav Media This winter will be a historic one for seeing the Northern Lights, with scientists predicting the best Northern Lights sightings in two decades. Earlier this month, Aurora hunters were treated to displays on Bonfire Night in Scotland … Read more