If you're looking for dark night skies, a place protected from light pollution, look ahead to the dedicated International Dark Sky Reserve. Here are 10 places that offer the best stargazing conditions
Located on New Zealand's South Island, the massive combined area of Aoraki and the Mackenzie Basin provide a stunning backdrop for searching the heavens.
This part of Wales lacks the population density that would negatively affect the night sky, although it is within easy reach of over a million people.
The only International Dark Sky Reserve in the US with no infrastructure. And that means there is no electric lighting to contaminate the celestial atmosphere.
The 81 square kilometers of protected core land at Exmoor is a treasure. You'll find other attractions like a deserted medieval settlement and Bronze Age burial mounds.
If you plan to follow the Wild Atlantic Way trail in Ireland, you'll also come across Kerry. It's worth stopping overnight to enjoy the brilliant sky.
Located close to the Maine border, Mont-Mégantic is a pioneering force in reducing light pollution, having decreased the area's contributions by 25 percent.
Moors Reserve is within 100 kilometers from London, one of the most light-polluted places , the reserve area within the South Downs is shocking dark
Pic du Midi is home to a huge observatory and is surrounded by gorgeous mountains. Taking this scene will like you are in a James Bond movies, especially in the dark of night.
It's no surprise that you'll find the brightest star in the sky here. The interior is made up of forest making it one of the darkest places left in South Britain.