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Bortle 1 ★ First International Dark Sky Park in Australia 📍 New South Wales, Australia

Warrumbungle National Park

-31.2833000° N, 149.0000000° E • Elevation: 800m

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🌌 About This Observing Location

Extinct volcanic peaks adjacent to Siding Spring Observatory, offering crystal-clear vistas of the Galactic Core overhead.

Bortle Scale Class 1
Elevation 800 m
Latitude -31.283°
Longitude 149°

☁️ 4-Night Stargazing Cloud Forecast

Updated hourly via Open-Meteo
Thu, Nov 5
12%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 19:31
Sunrise: 06:04
Optimal Sky
Fri, Nov 6
0%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 19:32
Sunrise: 06:04
Optimal Sky
Sat, Nov 7
23%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 19:33
Sunrise: 06:03
Optimal Sky
Sun, Nov 8
13%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 19:33
Sunrise: 06:02
Optimal Sky

✨ Darkness & Sky Quality

Class 1: Excellent truly dark sky.

Naked-Eye Limiting Mag: 7.6 – 8.0 mag
Milky Way Visibility: Brilliant with complex structures
Zodiacal Light: Striking & yellowish

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