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 bout meteors (falling stars) and 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.
What are the benefits of reducing light pollution?
Reducing light pollution has numerous benefits, including:
Far away from the city
Frede's tractor below the Milky Way
Busemarkedyssen
Busemarke long barrow, under the Milky Way.
7th Day Moon
Photo of the 7th Day Moon, seen through a 25 cm telescope. Many craters are clearly visible.