Northumberland becomes Europe's largest dark sky park
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Leah visits Northumberland to see the night skies
The Northumberland National Park and Kielder Forest have jointly become the largest Dark Sky Park in Europe.
It means they're now able to control levels of light pollution and make sure the views of the night sky are kept clear.
Nocturnal animals living in the park will also benefit because it means conditions are closer to their natural habitat.
The area will now be called the Northumberland Dark Sky Park.
The area becomes only the second Dark Sky Park in Britain.
Where else can you find dark sky parks?
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Hortobagy National Park - Hungary
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