Welcoming the Shadows on Rum Island

The Isle of Rum, a remote diamond-shaped island off Scotland’s western coast with a population of just 40 residents, has been designated as Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary by DarkSky International. This recognition comes in light of Rum’s pristine night skies, free from artificial illumination, allowing for stunning celestial views, including the Milky Way and prominent planets like Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter. Spearheaded by the Isle of Rum Community Trust, efforts to secure this status were led by locals Alex Mumford and Lesley Watt, with contributions from astronomers Steven Gray and James Green. Their vision is to transform the island into a haven for stargazers, complemented by plans to renovate an abandoned lodge into tourist accommodation. The island’s exceptional darkness, measured at 21.9 on the sky quality meter, highlights its rarity as urban light pollution increases globally, making places like Rum essential for reconnecting with the universe’s ancient light.

Welcoming the Shadows on Rum Island

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