🌠 Astrotourism Destinations Where You Can Stargaze (AARP Article)

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Stargazing Fan? These Experiences Bring the Night Sky Up Close.

Astrotourism builds on recent celestial events.

By Jamie Davis Smith, AARP. Published September 26, 2024.

Interest in astrotourism is skyrocketing, travel industry experts say, after the world experienced rare, dramatic northern lights displays and a total solar eclipse in 2024. Travelers have an increased desire to see celestial events for themselves.

However, for a third of the world’s population, the ability to see the Milky Way and get a clear view of the sky from their home has nearly vanished. In the United States, the problem is profound. Because of light pollution, 80 percent of North Americans can’t see the Milky Way from their backyards. Many have a hard time seeing all but the brightest stars if they can see any stars at all.

https://www.aarp.org/travel/vacation-ideas/outdoors/info-2024/astrotourism.html