Land Grants in a Nutshell Private Grants. Entire grant is owned by one (or a few) individuals as their private property. Community Grants. Large tracts of land granted to a substantial number of people (usually from 10 to 100. Hybrid or Quasi-Community grants. What are the three types of land […]
First year students are expected to live on campus, though we will review students’ requests to live off campus if you have extenuating circumstances that do not allow you to stay with us. Where do freshman live at ASU? As a first-year freshman, you’ll live on the campus where your […]
Using 11 million photometers from 44 of the darkest places, the study concluded that Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, also located in the Canary Islands, is the darkest place on Earth. Where is the darkest place in the United States? The Cosmic Campground, New Mexico It’s THE darkest place in […]
1. Big Bend National Park (International Dark Sky Park) Known for its breathtaking vistas and hiking trails, Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas is a beautiful place to take in the night sky. Since it’s far away from major urban areas, you won’t have much light pollution obstructing the […]
Humidity and Wind Flagstaff has some comfortably humid months, with some very dry months. The least humid month is June (16% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (53.6%). Wind in Flagstaff is usually calm. The windiest month is April, followed by May and June. Is Flagstaff dry […]
Because Arizona is in the southwest part of its time zone, it already gets more sun in the evening hours than most. Honoring daylight time would give us even later sunsets. And by later we mean hotter. By ignoring daylight time, we have zero sunsets after 8:30 p.m. and instead […]
List of All Time Record High Temperatures in Arizona, United States Location Temperature Record Date Flagstaff 109 °F (43°C) July 9, 2002 Fort Huachuca 107 °F (42°C) July 28, 1995 Fort McDowell 120 °F (49°C) June 26, 1970 Fort McDowell 120 °F (49°C) June 27, 1990 What is the highest […]
Including national parks, Utah is home to a total of 21 dark sky places out of a list of 90 around the world. How many certified dark sky places and parks are in Utah? This brings the total number of Dark Sky designations to 10 in the Utah Division of […]
Up, down, left, right, that is the Milky Way. From Earth, it can be seen as a hazy form of stars in the night sky that the naked eye can barely notice. You can see the Milky Way all year, no matter where you are in the world. It’s visible […]
July. Average Temperature in Flagstaff The hottest month of the year in Flagstaff is July, with an average high of 80°F and low of 53°F. The cold season lasts for 3.5 months, from November 20 to March 6, with an average daily high temperature below 49°F. How hot does it […]
State, District or Territory Name of Institution LOUISIANA Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge MAINE University of Maine, Orono MARYLAND University of Maryland, College Park University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne MASSACHUSETTS University of Massachusetts, Amherst Who received land grants? These land grants […]
Arizona. Dark Sky Parks in the United States Rank Name Location 1 Flagstaff Arizona 2 Natural Bridges National Monument Utah 3 Cherry Springs State Park Pennsylvania 4 Borrego Springs California Which state has the most dark sky parks? The designation means Virginia now has more Dark Sky Parks than any […]
Sedona is perfect for stargazing at almost any time of the year. The only season of the year where it can be difficult to see clear skies is around July and August. Arizona gets hit by “monsoon season” every year during this time and with it comes big storms. Can […]
The Cosmic Campground, New Mexico It’s THE darkest place in the United States, located in the Gila National Forest in New Mexico. The nearest source of artificial light is more than 40 miles away — making it a “must do” for stargazers. Where are the darkest skies? 10 U.S. Dark-Sky […]
This Remote Corner Of Nevada Is One Of The Darkest Places In The World Because of light pollution, most people in the U.S. don’t know what a full night sky looks like. But the Massacre Rim area in Nevada has recently been designated a Dark Sky Sanctuary. What state has […]