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    Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve

    Coahuila, Mexico28.1800°, -102.8100°Peak altitude 33°10.8h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2022

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    5

    Area

    751,715 ha

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