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Dark sky and stargazing in the Channel Islands

Sark’s Dark Sky Island status and Alderney’s clear nights make the Channel Islands superb for stargazing, the Milky Way and astrophotography.

Sark dark sky stargazing: the world's first Dark Sky Island

Sark dark sky stargazing: the world's first Dark Sky Island

Sark is the world's first Dark Sky Island (2011). Guide to stargazing on Sark: best months, viewing spots, Milky Way visibility, and photography tips.