Tiny Welsh island wins world stargazing fame

The rugged outcrop has become Europe's first "Dark Skies Sanctuary", one of just 17 places around the world to achieve international recognition for their ultra-low light pollution and peerless stargazing. "We're chuffed -- it's momentous for the island," says Huws, who spearheaded the bid for the designation by the International Dark Sky Association. As light pollution skyrockets in towns and cities around the world, clear skies are becoming rarer and more sought-after. The rugged outcrop has become Europe's first "Dark Skies Sanctuary", one of just 17 places around the world to achieve international recognition for their ultra-low light pollution and peerless stargazing. As light pollution skyrockets in towns and cities around the world, clear skies are becoming rarer and more sought-after.