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    Sky Meadows State Park International Dark Sky Park

    Virginia, United States38.9900°, -77.9700°Peak altitude 22°11.3h 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

    3

    Area

    754 ha

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