Dark-sky places in Lithuania
Of 5 dark-sky places and national parks in Lithuania, Dzūkija National Park (of those darker than half of Europe’s land) has the most clear, moonless hours of full darkness: 188 a year (ERA5, 2006–2025). The darkest sky is at Aukštaitija National Park, darker than 93% of Europe’s land (NASA VIIRS 2025).
| Place | Best month | Clear moonless dark hours a year | Darker than… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dzūkija National Park national park | October | 188 | 86% |
| Trakai Historical National Park national park | September | 170 | 41% |
| Aukštaitija National Park national park | March | 163 | 93% |
| Žemaitija National Park national park | March | 159 | 85% |
| Curonian Spit National Park national park | March | 156 | 74% |
Climate, not a forecast: these are shares of past nights (ERA5 reanalysis, 2006–2025), not a prediction for a particular night. Check a forecast before you go.