Overview

• A city-wide blackout in Granada and Vigo coincided with a New Moon, providing clear, dark skies for unprecedented stargazing in urban areas.
• Amateur astronomers and photographers captured striking images of constellations and the Milky Way above city landmarks, typically obscured by light pollution.
• Photographers faced challenges during the blackout, including police patrols and car headlights disrupting long-exposure shots.
• Participants highlighted the rarity of such astronomical opportunities in urban centers and suggested formal municipal planning for future dark-sky events.
• The event has reignited conversations about combating light pollution and integrating dark-sky preservation into urban planning initiatives.