DarkSky Oregon
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Yachats 2022 Adoption of Lighting Ordinance
The Yachats City Council on Thursday passed a new set of regulations on residential and commercial lighting after trimming out wording that would have banned marine lighting from two motels and 7-8 oceanfront homes.
Where the Galaxy Comes to Life Above the Oregon Coast
That old saying of “on a clear day you can see forever” can – believe it or not – be applied to parts of the Oregon coast at night as well.
That old saying of “on a clear day you can see forever” can – believe it or not – be applied to parts of the Oregon coast at night as well. Astronomy isn't the first thing that comes to mind when people think of this shoreline, and granted it's not ideal for deep space viewing. Overcast skies and ocean mists make that problematic. But there are times and places where the interstellar simply explodes above you.
Port Orford Night Sky
Port Orford is home to some of the most beautiful scenery, and that includes its incredible expanse of night sky.
Yachats needs to discuss “night sky” initiative and intrusive lighting
Yachats is magical place blessed with an abundance of natural beauty to enjoy. While everyone appreciates the magnificent Pacific Ocean to the west and Cape Perpetua to the south, one of the things that many people fail to realize is our magnificent nighttime sky.
