The town is definitely proud of such certification, too, and for years, it’s been hosting Dark Sky festivals and parties to celebrate its top-notch stargazing reputation.
The town of Harmony, Florida counts only around 1,000 residents, and even though it isn’t located too far away from major cities, it still flaunts IDA-certified dark skies, which make for excellent stargazing conditions. The Sunshine State made an appearance to close out the top three. Combined with the town’s high elevation (2,241’) and its generally clear sky conditions, Dripping Springs is definitely an ideal spot for space enthusiasts.
Not a soul will be there to bother you, either-the two towns have an estimated combined population of 1,155 people, which is ideal for a unique stargazing session.ĭripping Springs, Arizona took second place in the ranking thanks to its remote location and low levels of light pollution. Not only is it home to the first and only International Dark Sky Community (hello, low light pollution!), but it is also the highest altitude IDSP-designated community in the world, which makes it an ideal spot to catch your next meteor shower. According to the report, Westcliffe and Silver Cliff is the nation's best bet if you’re looking to get the most out of your stargazing experience. Texas was the runner-up, flaunting four locations in the ranking.īut if you truly want to look at the night sky in real peace, serenity, and affordable secludedness, you should look no further than Colorado. Overall, with six destinations out of 17, Arizona won the top prize as the state with the highest number of top stargazing sites in this year’s index. Additionally, it even took into account and evaluated many different International Dark Sky Places (IDSP), which are considered to be top spots for stargazing thanks to their low light pollution. To come up with the ranking, HomeToGo analyzed a variety of factors, including average cloud cover, population density to indicate how secluded an area is, and the accessibility of affordable accommodations in the vicinity. The platform just released its 2023 Summer Stargazing Index, which ranked the top 17 stargazing destinations in the US. HomeToGo, the vacation rental marketplace, is luckily here to help. Summer is the ultimate stargazing season, and with a myriad of celestial events coming up, it is definitely in a stargazer’s best interests to know where to go for the best viewing experience.
With the summer solstice just behind us and a whole summer ahead, it is officially time to lift your nose to the sky and marvel at the many shows the space has to offer us.
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