10 Best Spots for Stargazing Across Continents

10 Best Spots for Stargazing Across Continents (Image: Canva)

The night sky has been of interest to mankind since time immemorial, and nowadays stargazing has become a special kind of travel. In deserts, mountains and other places in the world, certain places provide the best views of stars, planets and galaxies, which the world has ever seen. These are the ten most excellent stargazing locations throughout the continents.

Atacama Desert, Chile
The dry climate of the Atacama, high altitude and low light pollution make the Atacama one of the best skies on earth, which attracts both astronomers and travellers.

Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA
The volcanic summit of Mauna Kea is above the clouds and has crystal clear skies. It is also home to some of the best observatories in the world, which can be guided.

Namib Desert, Namibia
The Namib Desert of Africa is an assortment of endless dunes and horizons filled with stars. It has dark skies that are perfect for seeing the Milky Way with the naked eye.

New Zealand Aoraki Mackenzie
This area is an International Dark Sky Reserve, and it provides some of the best stargazing, and guided tours make this a great experience.

Uluru, Australia
The dark skies of Central Australia are due to the vast outback of that area. Uluru offers a natural and cultural setting in which memorable stargazing nights are experienced.

Himalayas, India
Ladakh and Spiti have high-altitude villages that are ideal for stargazing, as the thin air and a low level of pollution offer a breathtaking view of the night sky.

Canary Islands, Spain
Two of the best places in Europe to view the stars are Tenerife and La Palma, which have observatories and starlit hiking routes.

Sahara Desert, Morocco
The Sahara Desert has clear skies, dry weather, and little artificial lighting, making it ideal to view the stars in the desert under countless stars.

Jasper National Park, Canada
Jasper is an official Dark Sky Preserve, and it has star festivals every year during which attendees can take part in guided astronomy activities.

Alps, Switzerland
The Swiss Alps have mountain retreats where people can have high-altitude stargazing, which is natural, and the night skies are clear above the mountains.

These sites explain that stargazing goes beyond a hobby- it is a way of remembering that we are part of the universe. Deserts, mountains, or any open space of the world give unlimited possibilities to raise one's eyes and be astonished.