Dark Skies CumbriaSaving Our Night Skies Cumbria's dark skies allow us to see the natural wonder of the stars, but are also critical for the health wildlife and our own natural well-being. Sadly light pollution in Cumbria is increasing each year, threatening to obscure our view of the stars and blinding and confusing animals so they can’t feed or find a mate. We need urgent action now to stop light pollution. Stargazers, photographers, wildlife lovers and local communities… please help. Or you can give by text to 70085. Just message DARKSKIES along with your chosen donation amount (eg DARKSKIES 5 to donate £5). Standard message rates apply. The Lake District and Cumbria offers some of the most spectacular and precious skyscapes in England and we want you to join us on an interstellar adventure. Download our Dark Sky Discovery Pack and get started today! Dark Skies Cumbria Dark Skies - Events and Activities Project News About Stargazing Tips Reducing Light Pollution Light Policy and Guidance Experiments in Scotobiology Scotobiology - The study of the biology of darkness Many people are unaware that light pollution can have an adverse effect on the nocturnal activities of animals. Scientists are only now beginning to understand the negative effects artificial lighting can have on animal behaviour activities such as foraging, mating and pollination. Over June, MSc student, Elke Langenbucher, conducted several field experiments to ascertain nocturnal animal activity in some of Friends' land and ascertain what types of activity are found in dark and illuminated areas. Elke wrote a short piece for our members magazine which you can read here... Manage Cookie Preferences