Event

It's time for International Dark Sky Week! This year's theme is, Discover the Night. Learn how light pollution has serious and harmful consequences.
Also, The Crystal Coast Stargazers will have telescopes set up to observe the heavens.
If you have a telescope feel free to bring it.
This is a weather-dependent event. 
Please bring bug spray, no pets, and red lights only.

Date: Friday, April 22 - Saturday, April 23, 2022

Time: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Eastern

Location: Cape Lookout National Park Ranger Station
1800 Island Road
Harkers Island, NC 28531

Information for Visitors

Location Details

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