Stairway to the Stars Lighthouse Climb

Without the light of the moon, you see the stars shine! Climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse on evenings of the new moon and the start of a new 29.5-day lunar cycle, when the moon is so dark it blends in with the night sky and is invisible to the naked eye. Final climb is 15 minutes before closing time. Binoculars are permitted but must be worn securely. Stars and constellations are more visible on clear nights during the new moon.