Milky Way Marvels: 10 stunning stargazing locations on Earth
Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USThe summit offers crystal-clear skies, high altitude and no light pollution, making it perfect for viewing stars and planets.
Atacama Desert, ChileKnown for its dry climate and high elevation, the Atacama boasts some of the best stargazing conditions on Earth.
Jasper National Park, CanadaThis Dark Sky Preserve in Alberta provides stunning views of the Milky Way and even the Northern Lights.
Aoraki Mackenzie, New ZealandHome to the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, this area offers breathtaking views of the Southern Hemisphere skies.
NamibRand Nature Reserve, NamibiaWith minimal light pollution, this reserve is ideal for spotting constellations in the clear African skies.
La Palma, Canary Islands, SpainThe island’s high altitude and protected skies make it a stargazer’s dream with several observatories located here.
Uluru, AustraliaThe remote Outback location offers dazzling views of the Southern Hemisphere’s stars, planets and constellations.
Tenerife, Canary Islands, SpainMount Teide National Park provides pristine skies and is a popular location for amateur and professional astronomers alike.
Big Bend National Park, Texas, USA remote, vast desert landscape with some of the darkest skies in North America, this park is perfect for deep-sky observation.
Galloway Forest Park, ScotlandThis is the UK’s first Dark Sky Park, where you can marvel at constellations, meteor showers and even the Andromeda Galaxy.
Witness the beauty of Northern Lights from these 9 destinations