Sky’ is the common interest shared by the astronomers, the scientists, the weather enthusiasts, the photographers, the entire literary world and even the astrologers. Here is the list of the 10 places to watch beautiful night sky.

10 Best Stargazing and Aurora Watching Places

10. Cherry Springs, State Park, U.S.A

When lagging developing countries victimised by economic constraints and civil war are failing to provide electricity to several remote villages the developed countries are waging a different war. It is a war against ‘artificial light pollution’.

9. Mauna Kea, Hawaii, U.S.A

The isolated island of Hawaii standing tall atop the Pacific Ocean provides the perfect night sky cover. The place is considered a hub of the astronomical watchdogs and houses the most advanced astronomical observatory. Mauna Kea is the highest point of Hawaii.

8. Namib Desert, Namibia

African deserts, infamous for the glaring sun and soaring temperatures which make the land uninhabitable, can make you swoon all over its beauty once the sun goes down.

7. Atacama Desert, North Chile

Are you a Stephen Hawking fan? Do you wonder about the history of time? Does the concept of watching a star which has been dead millions of years ago and exist no more baffles you? If your answer is yes you ought to take this ‘astro-tourism’ tour in the driest desert of the Earth.

6. Tenerife, Canary Island

While we the mere mortals are busy burning all our hard earned money in polluting the environment by bursting firecrackers the universe celebrates its happiness with its indigenous fireworks, the meteor shower.

5. Spiti Valley, India

Tucked away in the remote Himalayan abyss lies this tiny, quite splendour of nature. Far away from any possibility of light pollution and magnificently clear skies gives space for ample opportunities of star gazing.

4. Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

Undoubtedly one of the most dramatic phenomenon is formation of the moving paintbrush strokes of varied colours in the gigantic canvas of the sky. The world calls it the Aurora.

3. Lofoten Islands, Norway

The Northern part of Norway lying within the Arctic circle is best for viewing this magical play of colours. On its con side Lofoten Island is characterized by stormy skies but on its pro side Lofoten is endowed with a comfortable temperature which would enable you to stand for more hours outdoor in the dark waiting for Aurora Borealis to happen.

2. Tasmania

The Aurora Australis or the southern lights is the identical twin of its northern counterpart the Aurora Borealis. Despite being equals there exists a remarkable difference between the popularity of the two.

1. Stewart Island, New Zealand

The Maori people of New Zealand have a different name for the island. Stewart Island is called Rakiura by the Maoris which mean ‘Glowing Skies’. The isolated setting of the island lays the basic foundation for observing the sky.

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