The Town of Bluff, Utah has been officially designated an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International, joining a prestigious group of Dark Sky Places around the globe committed to preserving the night sky for future generations.
The Milky Way stretches over the Bluff, Utah sign. Photo Credit: Paul Martini
DarkSky International is a global non-profit working to reduce light pollution through outreach, education, and lighting policy. Light pollution has been shown to disrupt ecosystems, affect human health, waste energy, and block our view of the universe. To learn more about DarkSky International and how you can support their mission, visit https://darksky.org.
Bluff is uniquely positioned as a hub for skywatchers with four nearby International Dark Sky Parks: Natural Bridges National Monument, Hovenweep National Monument, Goosenecks State Park, and Canyonlands National Park (Needles District). This rare cluster of Dark Sky Places makes southeastern Utah one of the best spots in the country to experience the wonder of a truly dark night sky.
