Moon Atlas
The Moon, Earth's only natural satellite, has various features that make it a fascinating celestial object. Here are some of its prominent features:
Dark Sky Parks in Denmark
Dark Sky Park Møn og Nyord was the first Dark Sky Park in Denmark.
More Dark Sky Parks are on the way, on the islands of Mandø and Anholt, and in the village of Taarup on Funen.
About Light Pollution
Ultimately, combating light pollution is about finding a balance between lighting our surroundings for safety and efficiently while respecting the need for dark and natural night sky areas.
Meteor showers
A list of meteor showers, with dates.
On Møn you can see meteors (shooting stars) all year, as long as the weather is clear without moonlight. But there are times when there are especially many meteors.
Star Maps and current information
Stay up to date with locations of the planets, and current information about the moon
Here are some links with information about the night sky right now.
Dark Sky Brochures
Dark Sky Møn and Nyord is an experience for your senses and can be observed all year round.
Elmelunde Church
The Full Moon rising behind the church at Elmelunde, Møn.
What is a Dark Sky Park?
A Dark Sky Park is a protected area dedicated to preserving dark night skies and minimizing light pollution. These areas are typically located in regions with minimal light pollution, far away from cities and towns, and have dark night skies that are ideal for stargazing and astronomy.