'Everyone Loves Stars, Right?' Utah Celebrating International Dark Sky Week

Utah has some of the most beautiful dark skies, giving the perfect conditions for stargazing.

This week is International Dark Sky Week, and Utah is one of the best places to celebrate it, reported Fox 13 Salt Lake City.

Dark Sky Week celebrates gazing at the night sky filled with stars and never-ending beauty.

Utah has 23 dark sky parks in the state. The status is awarded to places all around the world that are working to reduce light pollution and preserve dark sky viewing.

Not only does light pollution obstruct your view of the sky, but it also can impact human health and waste money and energy.

Bettymaya Foott, Director of engagement with the International Dark Sky Association stated, "I mean, everyone lives the stars, right? I think that people, even people in cities, I think we're all drawn to the night sky and going and experiencing what a true dark night sky feels like and looks like and it can be a life-changing experience."

Click here to see all of the dark sky parks in Utah.

Click here to see what virtual events are going on to celebrate Dark Sky Week.

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