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Aoraki / Mount Cook

Nový Zéland

PRE-SETTLED
Case numberSB/2026/90154
ParcelAoraki / Mount Cookofficial record
Status of proceedingsDARKNESS PROTECTED
Hexagon (H3)89da8245d73ffff

Official record

A dark-sky reserve: darkness here enjoys official protection. Light is admitted only in the form of stars.

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Official notice of overflight

Upcoming overflights

The Bureau records the following forthcoming phenomena above the parcel. Attendance of the bodies is assured; the weather is not administered by the Bureau.

  • Full Moonpeaks in 30 days

    Sturgeon Moon

    28 Aug 2026 · 06:18

    390,400 km from the parcel

    Notice of the Bureau

    The Bureau announces the passage of the Moon at full phase. It pays no rent; it shines. The holder is advised against calling out to the Moon — it has never yet replied.

    Pursuant to §12(1) — The Moon: The Moon passes through the parcel as a guest in good faith. It pays no rent; it shines.

  • Full Moonpeaks in 59 days

    Harvest Moon

    26 Sep 2026 · 18:49

    the full Moon nearest the autumn equinox

    Notice of the Bureau

    The Bureau announces the Harvest Moon — it rises shortly after sunset for several evenings running, which the Bureau regards as an unordered extra. Harvesting the sky is not permitted; looking at it is.

    Pursuant to §12(1) — The Moon: The Moon passes through the parcel as a guest in good faith. It pays no rent; it shines.

  • Full Moonpeaks in 89 days

    Hunter's Moon

    26 Oct 2026 · 05:11

    368,900 km from the parcel

    Notice of the Bureau

    The Bureau announces the Hunter's Moon, four days after the opening of allotment proceedings. Nothing may be hunted beneath it — the Bureau permits hunting by gaze alone.

    Pursuant to §12(1) — The Moon: The Moon passes through the parcel as a guest in good faith. It pays no rent; it shines.

§14(2) — Overflights: Overflight by aircraft, satellites, and the International Space Station does not constitute disturbance of tenure. Waving is permitted and encouraged.

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