International Dark Sky Week
Where
Natural Bridge State Park, 6477 South Lee Highway, Natural Bridge, VA 24578.
Various Locations at the Park
When
April 22, 2022 10:00 a.m. - April 30, 2022 10:00 p.m.
Celebrate the wonders of the night sky during our week-long event in honor of International Dark Sky Week. For more information on each event, please visit the individual events listed on our website.
Dark Sky Week Events:
Friday, April 22, 8-10:30 p.m.: Lyrids Meteor Shower
Sunday, April 24, 2-5 p.m.: Learn About Light Pollution
Tuesday, April 26, 8-11 p.m.: Self-Guided Dark Sky Night at Jefferson Point
Thursday, April 28, 7 p.m.: Astrophotography Workshop on Facebook Live with a Park Ranger
Saturday, April 30, 2-5 p.m.: Learn About Light Pollution
Saturday, April 30, 8-10:30 p.m.: Light Pollution Talk and Astrophotography Workshop at Jefferson Point
Events running the entire week:
Experience “Losing the Dark,” a short video on light pollution created by the IDA. Location: Visitor Center.
Vote for your favorite Dark Sky, Light Pollution, or Solar System science and art projects submitted by local school children. Location: Visitor Center. (Pick up your voting stubs at the ticket counter.)
View our new astrophotography exhibit celebrating the dark skies above Natural Bridge State Park. Location: Visitor Center.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-291-1326
Email Address: NaturalBridge@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Astronomy/Stargazing | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Self-Guided Programs | Special Event
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