Before the introduction of electricity and city life, thousands of twinkling stars could be seen when night fell. Unfortunately, due to the increasing dependence on electricity, the stars are becoming harder to see. A woman in Terrey Hills is the driving force behind making the world’s first Urban Night Sky Park at Palm Beach in Manly, NSW. Urban Night Sky Parks are chosen by the International Dark-Sky Association for their exceptional clear skies which are ideal for stargazing. This is despite their close proximity to major cities. Between late August and October you can see five planets by the naked eye. There’s Mercury, Venus Saturn, Jupiter and sometimes Uranus. What do you think LiveTribers? Why may Palm Beach in Manly have the world’s first Urban Night Sky Park?
Posted by on 01 Aug 2022
