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Dark sky areas ― national parks, forests, camp grounds and desert areas ― are the best viewing spots. New Mexico has several designated dark sky parks: Capulin Volcano National Monument
Chapter 110 of the 1953 Laws of New Mexico created City of Rocks State Park on March 20, 1953. This legislation provided for the lease of 640 acres (2.6 km 2 ) of land from the Commissioner of Public Lands, New Mexico State Land Office for the purpose of a State Park and recreation area.
A dark-sky preserve (DSP) is an area, usually surrounding a park or observatory, that restricts or reduces light pollution or maintains and protects naturally dark night skies. Different terms have been used to describe these areas as national organizations and governments have worked independently to create programs.
The area with the Aldo Leopold Wilderness was formerly part of the Gila Wilderness, the world's first wilderness area, established in 1924. Later, the Gila was reduced in size and this area became the Black Range Primitive Area. In 1980, the Aldo Leopold Wilderness was created, named after Aldo Leopold, a pioneering environmentalist.
For an epic stargazing outing, head to one of these 10 Dark Sky destinations across the country for incredibly clear views of the heavens.
A dark sky has become a rare commodity in the United States, but parks all across the country still offer stunning views of the cosmos and astronomy events of all varieties. Light pollution is one ...
The surrounding areas receive about 10 in (25 cm) annually in precipitation while the higher elevations of the Oscuras receive from 16 in (41 cm) to 20 in (51 cm) average precipitation which is sufficient to support a pinyon-juniper woodland. Surface water is rare except for ephemeral streams on the east side of the range and a few springs.
Maps show where the northern lights may be visible over the United States. ... Photos show the sky lit up in red and purple, even in some brightly-lit areas like New York City and Chicago.