International Dark Sky Park gives US and Canada visitors a clear view of the night sky

(CNN) — Amateur astronomers take notice: There's a new darkish sky place to see the stars.

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is now licensed as an International Dark Sky Park, after assembly lighting necessities set by the International Dark Sky Association.

Officials put in LED streetlights and darkish sky-friendly fixtures and bulbs all through Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, and have plans so as to add extra, in response to the park service.

"The dark skies in the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park truly are spectacular," stated Ron Hallman, president and CEO of Parks Canada. "Designation of the Peace Park as the world's first international transboundary Dark Sky Park shows the world our commitment to protecting the environment, while offering opportunities for visitors to connect with nature, even at night."

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is famend for its scenic prairie, forest, alpine and glacial options, in addition to its wealthy plant and animal life. But now visitors may even be capable of take pleasure in the view up.

"Dark night skies are an important wilderness characteristic at Glacier National Park," stated Pete Webster, appearing superintendent for the park. "Clearly seeing the expanse of the universe increases a person's sense of solitude well beyond that of the terrestrial landscape. A Dark Skies designation aids International Peace Park visitors in finding their own wilderness solitude."

With this certification, Parks Canada now has 12 places which might be dark-sky licensed.

Besides bettering the view of the night sky, Dark Sky Park certification increase consciousness about gentle air pollution and reduces power waste, in response to the park service.

The certification additionally presents ecological advantages. Artificial gentle harms nocturnal animals as a result of a number of species require darkness for foraging, mating and migration, the park service stated.