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    Hawthorn Woods International Dark Sky Community

    Illinois, United States42.2300°, -88.0700°Peak altitude 19°11.5h peak darknessBest: May, Jun, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2020

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    6a

    Area

    5,828 ha

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