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10 Of The Best Places For Stargazing In The USA By Lonely Planet Editors • August 8, 2025

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When the cloudy expanse of the Milky Way stretches above us from horizon to horizon, or a meteor streaks across the sky, or a rocket defies gravity to leave Earth, it touches on a sense of wonder and awe. There is something breathtaking and humbling about the knowledge that beyond the protective layer of our atmosphere, there is a lot more out there.

Here are some of the best places in the USA to demystify the night sky.

Fajada Mesa at Chaco Canyon under the Milky Way, New Mexico. Eric Lowenbach/Getty Images ©Eric Lowenbach/Getty Images

1. Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New M

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