DarkSky NJ Monthly April 2024
It all begins with an idea. We can restore the beauty of the night sky. It just requires some time and effort.
Dark Sky New Jersey is a joint venture of Dark Sky International volunteer Advocates and Delegates from New Jersey and the New Jersey chapter of the Sierra Club Dark Sky team. Our volunteer efforts are our own and do not reflect the endorsement of Dark Sky International or the Sierra Club. If there is an interest in helping, please let Jim Webster know.
Jakes Branch Exhibit Update
Jakes Branch may have a temporary version of the DarkSky exhibit ready for International Dark Sky Week and for the Ocean County Dark Sky Week Proclamation. Jim Webster will be picking it up on April 3.
Dark Sky Week
International Dark Sky Week will be held April 2–8, 2024, to end with the Great North American Eclipse event. How can I celebrate International Dark Sky Week? Visit the official event website at idsw.darksky.org! Get together with friends and family and go outside at night.
For Dark Sky Week we have four proclamations within New Jersey: Ocean, and Bergen Counties, Scotch Plains, and The town of Clinton. We’re hoping for a positive response next week for Hopewell Boro, bringing us up to five.
Ocean County - Jim Webster
Bergen County - Stephen Mariconda
Scotch Plains - Spencer Martin
Town of Clinton - John Kashwick
New Jersey Legislature
Bill A2196 is still pending a State Senate vote. Possible in May.
DarkSky Events
Saturday, March 18 - Astronomy Day
We are looking to see if we can have some volunteers to set up a DarkSky table for Astronomy Day. Please let Jim Webster or Arlene know. We will get you in touch with the Planetarium.
Northeast Astronomy Forum and Space Expo
In a joint effort between DarkSky New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, the three chapters of DarkSky International will have a booth set up at NEAF on April 20 and 21. Jim Webster is expected to provide a 45-minute presentation at some point during this event.
Dark Sky Presentation March 30
Steven Mariconda will be presenting on March 30 at the Ethical Culture Society of Bergan County.