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Stargazing in Nevada

Welcome to Nevada: home to some of the darkest skies in the country (and truly stellar stargazing).

Most of the Silver State’s population is concentrated in two metropolitan areas. That means light pollution is scarce and dark sky oases are abundant, especially on the outskirts of Ely, Tonopah, and Gerlach. Pack a telescope, or feel free to leave it behind—you don’t need equipment to see our most dazzling natural light show.

Where to Stargaze in Nevada

Explore truly otherworldly camping opportunities in Great Basin National Park (rallying cry: “Half the Park is After Dark”) or explore warm evenings in Death Valley National Park. These International Dark Sky Parks host astronomy festivals that welcome casual stargazers, amateur astronomers, professional scientists, and everyone in between.

Or just look up. On a moonless night, you can see thousands of stars, entire constellations, planets, nebulas, and galaxies with a naked eye. Even in Nevada’s metro areas (like Reno or Las Vegas, the brightest place on Earth), front-row seats to the celestial show are just a 30-minute drive away. 

The most out-of-this-world sights are reserved for those who aren’t afraid to get a little out there. Some of the best places to stargaze in the Silver State lie off the beaten path, deep in rural Nevada.

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Come visit the Las Vegas Astronomical Society this Friday night for some professional guided star (and moon) gazing!
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