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Bortle 2 ★ IDA International Dark Sky Park 📍 Friesland, Netherlands

De Boschplaat (Terschelling)

53.4333000° N, 5.4667000° E • Elevation: 5m

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🌌 About This Observing Location

Nature reserve spanning the eastern half of the Wadden Sea island of Terschelling, looking over dark North Sea waters.

Bortle Scale Class 2
Elevation 5 m
Latitude 53.433°
Longitude 5.467°

☁️ 4-Night Stargazing Cloud Forecast

Updated hourly via Open-Meteo
Wed, Nov 4
37%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 17:00
Sunrise: 07:42
Fair Sky
Thu, Nov 5
0%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 16:58
Sunrise: 07:44
Optimal Sky
Fri, Nov 6
34%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 16:56
Sunrise: 07:46
Fair Sky
Sat, Nov 7
100%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 16:54
Sunrise: 07:48
Overcast Sky

✨ Darkness & Sky Quality

Class 2: Truly dark site with negligible glow.

Naked-Eye Limiting Mag: 7.1 – 7.5 mag
Milky Way Visibility: Brilliant with complex structures
Zodiacal Light: Distinct in spring/autumn

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