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    Cape Lookout National Seashore International Dark Sky Park

    North Carolina, United States34.6000°, -76.5400°Peak altitude 26°11.1h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2021

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2a

    Area

    11,309 ha

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