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Cosmic clouds in Orion © ESO

Radio view closeup of Milky Way center © J.C. Munoz-Mateos

Best Conditions for Stargazing

Stargazing

So you want to go stargazing...but when...and where?

Follow what I call the 3 C's:

1. Clear skies

You definitely want to go stargazing only when the night skies are clear because otherwise, you won't be able to see anything. What does it mean to be clear? Well, you want to make sure that the stars are easily visible and there's no dust, moisture, or anything else that could make the stars hazy or difficult to see. Another important thing to think about is the brightness of the moon; if the moon is too bright it might outshine the stars and make them harder to view--that's why New Moons are optimal times to go stargazing.

2. Close to sky

Stargazing is best done high up and closer to the stars, and far, far away from city lights. Light pollution can seriously ruin your experience, so plan ahead and go somewhere high up and with low levels of light pollution. Locations good for stargazing usually include mountains, the tops of buildings, and beaches (usually the cliffs by the ocean are great).

3. Cold air

This isn't a requirement, but generally, visibility is better during the winter when the air is cold and the Artic sends cleaner air southwards. Plus, you can bring hot chocolate and roast s'mores!

Pro tip: Google good locations in your area to go stargazing--your five minutes of google searching will definitely pay off!

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Cosmic Witch Head © Utkarsh Mishra

Seven Sisters: one of the night sky’s brightest clusters

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Orion Nebula in visible & infrared