The Best Places To Stargaze in America

Whether you’re an amateur stargazer or a seasoned professional of astronomy, you’ll love to check out these great destinations for enjoying the beauty of the night sky. Lake Powell, Utah, Mackinaw City, Michigan, and Sedona, Arizona are three dark-sky havens for enjoying celestial views. Lake Powell, home to Natural Bridges National Monument, boasts a bright, clear sky, perfect for viewing the Milky Way through the bridge’s window. Mackinaw City, along the shore of Lake Michigan, is home to one of 20 designated night sky parks internationally. Sedona has clear skies 300 days per year and gives you striking sky views from Cathedral Rock.

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