We’re celebrating International Dark-Sky Week with an image from a corner of New Mexico that’s one of the best places to stargaze in the continental United States. Dark-Sky Week is observed during the first new moon of April, when stars shine more brightly because the moon isn’t visible. The event was created to bring attention to the harmful effects of artificial light on the natural world, and to remind us of the beauty of an unadulterated night sky. Light pollution not only impacts our ability to see the stars and to sleep soundly, but also creates challenges for many nocturnal species, migrating birds, and even baby sea turtles. So, turn out those lights, look up, and be amazed at the sky that your great-great-grandparents saw.
Dark skies over New Mexico
Today in History
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World Population Day
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Belgium celebrates its independence
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A look at Uranus, seventh planet from the sun
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Perseid meteor shower over Oregon
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Albion Falls, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Look to the north sky tonight for the Perseids
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Inside the Oculus
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Cenote near Puerto Aventuras, Mexico
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Road-trip worthy attraction in the heartland
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We re gonna need a bigger birdhouse
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National Moth Week
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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan Province, China
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Golling Waterfall, Salzburg, Austria
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Celebrating World Art Day
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American Eagle Day
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Badlands National Park turns 44
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Happy Independence Day!
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The old guard at Old San Juan
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Up on the glacier
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Inhale and exhale, it’s Yoga Day
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The lights of Paris
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World Whale Day
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Who s hiding in the kelp?
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Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Summer winds down in the Southern Hemisphere
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A goldie gala
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Falling for Rioja
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Up in the Highlands
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A wild, craggy corner of the United States