The night sky tells a story we simply can’t see during the day. While the sun sleeps, innumerable stars, planets, meteors and more celestial objects sprinkle the sky with stories and possibilities. But depending on where you are, the visibility of astronomical wonders may be bright, or dim.
A casualty or a necessity of industrialization, the light pollution of urban areas makes the magic in the night sky hard to come by. To truly appreciate the allure of our solar system, you’ll need to visit some of the darkest places in the U.S.
We rounded up America’s top stargazing spots, from small towns to sprawling parks to, of course, some of the 150 certified Dark Sky Places, that you can visit on moonless and clear nights.
