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Bon Accord Dark Sky Community

53.8333000° N, -113.4167000° E • Elevation: 690m

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🌌 About This Observing Location

Pioneering town in Sturgeon County that passed comprehensive outdoor lighting bylaws to safeguard views of the northern skies.

Bortle Scale Class 3
Elevation 690 m
Latitude 53.833°
Longitude -113.417°

☁️ 4-Night Stargazing Cloud Forecast

Updated hourly via Open-Meteo
Wed, Nov 4
62%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 17:53
Sunrise: 08:39
Overcast Sky
Thu, Nov 5
0%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 17:51
Sunrise: 08:41
Optimal Sky
Fri, Nov 6
32%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 17:50
Sunrise: 08:43
Fair Sky
Sat, Nov 7
67%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 17:48
Sunrise: 08:45
Overcast Sky

✨ Darkness & Sky Quality

Class 3: Rural sky with detailed Milky Way.

Naked-Eye Limiting Mag: 6.6 – 7.0 mag
Milky Way Visibility: Clearly visible with dark lanes
Zodiacal Light: Distinct in spring/autumn

🛰️ ISS Transits & Flyovers

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