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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
Thu, Oct 15
100%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:42
Sunrise: 08:04
Overcast Sky
Fri, Oct 16
100%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:39
Sunrise: 08:06
Overcast Sky
Sat, Oct 17
64%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:37
Sunrise: 08:08
Overcast Sky
Sun, Oct 18
80%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:35
Sunrise: 08:10
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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