Welcome to Dark Sky Møn
Experience the darkness of the night and all the stars
The islands of Møn and Nyord are one of the few places in Denmark where the stars in the night sky can be seen. This has prompted a working group of local enthusiasts to pull on their work clothes and pursue international certification as a Dark Sky Park for Møn and Nyord.
Man has always been fascinated by the starry sky. It is seen in our culture and heard in our language. However, in the last 40-50 years, it has become increasingly difficult to see the starry sky because we use more and more outdoor lights at night. From all major cities in Denmark, it is no longer possible to see the brilliant Milky Way, like an arc of light across the starry sky.
There are still few places in Denmark where light spillage is minimal and the darkness of the night is close to natural. In these places, the night, the Milky Way and the starry sky unfold in such splendor that it cannot be described in words or pictures, but must be experienced with your own senses, in a total experience of the night. The islands of Møn and Nyord are one of these few places.
“The quality of the night sky over Møn and Nyord is exceptionally good by Danish standards. The Milky Way, for example, is so large and clear that it surprises even experienced amateur astronomers,” says Tom Axelsen, Chairman of the Astronomical Society for South Zealand.
The light pollution map below shows where we emit the most light at night. Is that where you live?
Tiendegaarden by Susanne Nøhr has been involved from the very beginning with the idea of the possibility of a Dark Sky Park and Community on Møn. In parallel with achieving the international certification, Tiendegaarden has offered Dark Sky stays on Møn for several years - so come and visit us!
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Dark Sky Information & Tips
Sustainable lighting
What can you do yourself now and here to reduce light pollution on your property?
The working group for Dark Sky Møn has drawn up effective rules for good lighting, which
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Beware of the Darkness
At Dark Sky Møn, we are committed to preserving the dark night sky and fighting against light pollution.
We take care of the darkness, for the benefit of people and
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Why Møn and Nyord?
Long ago, under the Milky Way's eternal circle across the night sky, the white chalk cliffs of Møn were formed.
70 million years later, the white chalk and the brilliant
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Light pollution map - Make friends with the darkness
Make friends with the dark. Daylight is important for your well-being, but your body needs darkness just as much to stay healthy and fit.
"Should the lights be on?" is
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Congratulations - Tourism Award of the Year to Dark Sky Møn
The reasons for the appointment included:
“In one place in Denmark, the starry sky shines brighter than anywhere else – it does on Møn and Nyord. And it is the starry sky
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Star map - see where the stars are based on season
Each star map shows the seasonal starry sky over Møn and Nyord, but at a specific time.
Namely at the summer and winter solstices and at the spring and autumn equinoxes.
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