Dark Sky Week & Globe at Night
Terrace Bay is fortunate to have naturally dark skies, offering a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the night sky.
This April, we invite residents to take part in two global initiatives that celebrate and protect our night environment:
- Globe at Night (April 9–18)
- Dark Sky Week (April 13–20)
What is Globe at Night?
Globe at Night is a worldwide citizen science campaign that invites people to measure light pollution by observing the night sky and submitting their findings.
It takes just 10 minutes to participate, and your observations contribute to real scientific research.
🔗 globeatnight.org
🔗 app.globeatnight.org
How to Participate
- Go outside at night (8–10 pm, at least 1 hour after sunset)
- Allow your eyes to adjust to the dark (~10 minutes)
- Locate a constellation using a sky app
- Compare what you see to the Globe at Night star charts
- Submit your observation online
Why it Matters
Protecting dark skies supports:
- Environmental health
- Energy conservation
- Wildlife protection
- Human well-being
- Tourism and community identity
Several new digital online forms have been launched for 2026: a few new Expression of Interest (EOI) forms and a new Committee/Volunteer Form are now live on the Township website.
These forms are intended to support transparency, consistent intake of information, and future planning, and may be helpful if you receive inquiries from community members, organizations, or artists.
The following forms are now available:
Expression of Interest: Community Programming
Website Location: https://www.terracebay.ca/town-hall/tenders-and-rfps/request-for-proposals/
Direct Form Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/azB5EL63Fn
Expression of Interest: Performing Artists
Website Location: https://www.terracebay.ca/town-hall/tenders-and-rfps/request-for-proposals/
Direct Form Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/bMrEJn8a2A
Expression of Interest: Mural Artists
Website Location: https://www.terracebay.ca/town-hall/tenders-and-rfps/request-for-proposals/
Direct Form Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/FugZjz3efv
Committee & Volunteer Application Form
Website Location: https://www.terracebay.ca/living-here/community/volunteer-opportunities/
Direct Form Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/x2WYEbvH6x