Certified dark-sky park

Shenandoah National Park

VA, US · Rural / suburban transition skies

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About this place

Overview
Blue Ridge mountain park; best dark sky site near Washington, DC
Horizon
Blue Ridge ridgeline; open views east and west from Skyline Drive overlooks
Region
VA, 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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