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    Joshua Tree National Park International Dark Sky Park

    California, United States33.8700°, -115.9000°Peak altitude 27°11.1h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2017

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2a

    Area

    320,717 ha

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