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Cumbria has some of the darkest skies in the UK – making it one of the few places in the country where the awe-inspiring Milky Way is still visible.
Sadly light pollution in Cumbria is growing year on year. Not only do unneccessarily bright lights threaten to obscure our beautiful night skyscapes, they also blind and confuse nocturnal animals so that they can’t find food or a mate. Darker skies safeguard vital nocturnal insect populations like moths and other pollinators that struggle under heavy light pollution.
Dark skies are good for humans too – stargazing is healthy for the brain because it reduces stress, promotes relaxation, and restores mental clarity. Reducing light pollution helps humans sleep too, with all the health benefits that that promotes. And dark sky-friendly LED street lighting initiatives reduce carbon emissions and cut local energy consumption.
Support our Dark Skies work by giving a Dark Skies Gift. You will receive a beautiful A5 size gift card and certificate for you to personalise and give to your recipient or display yourself.
If you would like your gift posting direct to a recipient please call the office on 01539 720788 and we may be able to accommodate your request.
Photo: Milky Way over Blea Tarn and the Langdale Pikes by Ben Bush
