[Hokkaido Shiretoko] Let's go to the dark night sky to see the stars! Enjoy the starry sky of Shiretoko! (With With a shuttle bus)

Why do not you go see the sky in Shiretoko with no artificial light?

Moonlight can even get in the way when observing stars. Choose only the time close to the new moon to observe the countless stars twinkling in the pitch-black sky. Would you like to see a real starry sky with your own eyes instead of going to a planetarium? ●New moon: 6/6, 7/6, 8/4, 9/3, 10/3, 11/1 June 1st - June 13th June 23rd - July 13th July 23rd - August 12th August 23rd - September 11th September 23rd - October 10th October 22nd - November 8th *Even on star watching dates, the appearance of the stars will vary depending on the phases of the moon. . The schedule before and after switching to moon watching will be a guide to the stars that can be seen even in the moonlight.

On bright lunar days, the stars are almost invisible. However, the moon is also a fascinating celestial body. Have you ever experienced the brightness of the moon? If you observe it using a telescope, you can see the craters and irregularities on the moon. ○Full moon: 6/22, 7/21, 8/20, 9/18, 10/17, 11/16 June 14th - June 22nd July 14th - July 22nd August 13th - 8 September 12th - September 22nd October 11th - October 21st November 9th - November 15th

Camping mats and blankets will be rented so you can lie down and observe the night sky.