Is the Sunset Worth It in Cherry Springs State Park, PA?
A 2,300-foot Allegheny Plateau summit shielded by Susquehannock State Forest delivers the East Coast’s premier Gold-Tier Bortle 2 night sky.
Dramatic underlit cloud deck with an open western horizon — vibrant color potential.
All 3 Photography Windows in Cherry Springs State Park Today
Sunset Outlook
Dramatic underlit cloud deck with an open western horizon — vibrant color potential.
Sunrise Outlook
Nearly cloudless — clear but flat.
Milky Way Outlook
Heavy cloud cover will obscure the sky and block the galactic core completely.
Atmospheric & Horizon Profile · Cherry Springs State Park, PA
A 2,300-foot Allegheny Plateau summit shielded by Susquehannock State Forest delivers the East Coast’s premier Gold-Tier Bortle 2 night sky.
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