Wyoming offers some of the best stargazing in the country due to its high elevation, low humidity, and vast remote landscapes. The entire western and central regions are havens for dark skies, offering pristine, unobstructed views of the Milky Way and constellations. As we have seen more and more year-round residents, the amount of light pollution at night has increased. Please be considerate of your neighbors and help protect the dark skies that allow unparalleled stargazing opportunities from our own yards.
It’s easy for everyone to help protect and bring back the dark sky with these four steps:
- Use light only if it is needed: All light should have a clear purpose. Consider how the use of light will impact the area, including wildlife and their habitats.
- Direct light so it falls only where it is needed: Use shielding, hoods, and careful aiming to target the direction of the light beam so that it points downward and does not spill beyond where it is needed.
- Light should be no brighter than necessary: Use the lowest light level required. Be mindful of surface conditions, as some surfaces may reflect more light into the night sky than intended.
- Use light only when it is needed: Use controls such as timers or motion detectors to ensure that light is available when it is needed, dimmed when possible and turned off when not needed.
PLEASE AVOID USING DUSK-TO-DAWN LIGHTING IN THE UPPER LITTLE WARM SPRING CREEK SUBDIVISION.
For more information, visit: https://windriver.org/blog/keeping-wyoming-in-the-dark/