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 We are Stardust: Dark Skies at Lakes Alive We have been working with the Lakes Alive Festival team on a project called ‘We are Stardust’ involving 180 children from primary schools in west Cumbria. Working with storyteller Ian Douglas, the children have created new constellations and stories, which Ian will feature in his performances at the Lakes Alive Festival (Friday 6 – Sunday 8 September). Our Dark Skies officer, Johanna, will also be making DIY constellation viewers with little budding astronomers each day of the festival weekend – just in time for the autumn-winter stargazing months. Manage Cookie Preferences