New legislation would create a National Dark Sky Week

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – New legislation partially introduced by Nevada Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen would create a National Dark Sky Week.

The state of Nevada already has its own statewide dark sky week, celebrated this year from April 13 to April 20.

Cortez Masto, John Curtis(R-Utah), Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Mark Kelly(D-AZ) introduced the bill that would recognize the week of April 20 as National Dark Sky Week across the country.

“The record-breaking Artemis II mission has renewed the sense of wonder many Americans feel when looking up at the night sky,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Dark skyplaces, including Nevada’s very own Great Basin National Park, are the ideal destinations for stargazers searching for the best views of faraway constellations and even the Milky Way. My resolution honors these sites and urges their conservation for future generations.”

“Nevada is home to some of the darkest skies in the country, which can be seen from the Great Basin Star Train out of Ely and Great Basin National Park, giving us a glimpse into the depths of our galaxy,” said Senator Rosen. “I am proud to join Senator Cortez Masto in proclaiming National Dark Skies week, highlighting one of the many wonders that Nevada has to offer and promoting conservation so the views can be enjoyed by generations to come.”