Certified dark-sky park

Cadillac Mountain (Acadia)

ME, US · Rural / suburban transition skies

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About this place

Overview
First place to see sunrise in the US; excellent dark sky summit
Horizon
Summit with ocean horizon to the east and south; open 270° views
Region
ME, US
Nearest city
~30 km of light pollution

Designation & sky

Type
Dark-Sky Park
Designation
National Park
Sky quality
Bortle 4 · Rural / suburban transition

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