Incredible sky over Northumberland

Published date12 April 2024
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
Photographer Owen Humphreys captured the stunning image of the Milky Way shining above Bamburgh Lighthouse at 3am on Wednesday

Light pollution makes it hard to see the Milky Way, with too much artificial light from street lights and buildings brightening up the night sky.

But the clear skies and a lack of light pollution make Bamburgh an ideal stargazing spot. Northumberland is home to the second largest area of protected night sky in Europe, Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, Kielder Observatory sees minimal light pollution and hosts more than 700...

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