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Bortle 2 ★ Largest Dark Sky Reserve in Europe 📍 Occitanie, France

Cévennes National Park

44.3333000° N, 3.6667000° E • Elevation: 1200m

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🌌 About This Observing Location

Covering over 3,500 km² across the limestone Causses and Mont Lozère, recognized as Europe's largest dark sky reserve.

Bortle Scale Class 2
Elevation 1200 m
Latitude 44.333°
Longitude 3.667°

☁️ 4-Night Stargazing Cloud Forecast

Updated hourly via Open-Meteo
Thu, Oct 15
28%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 19:01
Sunrise: 08:00
Fair Sky
Fri, Oct 16
0%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:59
Sunrise: 08:01
Optimal Sky
Sat, Oct 17
38%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:58
Sunrise: 08:02
Fair Sky
Sun, Oct 18
63%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:56
Sunrise: 08:03
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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