Stargazing Guides
Everything you need to know about seeing the Milky Way, finding dark skies, and planning your perfect night under the stars.
New to stargazing?
Start with our beginner guide and tonight's forecast.
Getting Started
How to See the Milky Way
A complete beginner's guide to seeing our galaxy with the naked eye
Best Time to See the Milky Way
Seasonal timing, best months, and optimal viewing hours
Moon Phases for Stargazing
How moonlight affects visibility and when to plan your sessions
Cloud Cover & Stargazing Weather
Understanding weather forecasts for astronomy
Finding Dark Skies
How to Find Dark Skies Near You
Using light pollution maps and the Bortle Scale
Best Dark Sky Parks in the USA
Top certified locations for stargazing across America
Stargazing in Texas
Big Bend, dark sky preserves, and the best spots in Texas
Stargazing in California
From Death Valley to Joshua Tree and beyond
Stargazing in Utah
The state with more dark sky parks than anywhere else
Stargazing in Arizona
Home to the first dark sky city and world-class observatories
Stargazing in Colorado
Mountain views and 12 certified dark sky locations