Halen Turns Off Lights for Night of Darkness

On Saturday, October 10th, between 7 PM and 11 PM, monument and interactive public lighting will be switched off to raise awareness about light pollution.

A dark street in Halen during the Night of Darkness, with selective lighting on historical buildings.
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A dark street in Halen during the Night of Darkness, with selective lighting on historical buildings.

On Saturday, October 10th, the city of Halen will temporarily switch off monument and interactive public lighting between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM.

This initiative, known as the Night of Darkness, is an annual awareness campaign focusing on the impact of artificial light during nighttime hours. Organizers stress the vital role of darkness for humans, animals, and nature.
For a period of four hours, the lights will be extinguished to foster awareness about light pollution and the significance of a dark nocturnal environment. Normal lighting will be restored after 11:00 PM according to the established schedule.
The action is being carried out by Fluvius, the energy provider, which will temporarily deactivate the monument and interactive public lighting systems.
Based on information from the official source: Stad Halen (09/10/2026)