Death Valley National Park, California
There is no better viewpoint than Death Valley National Park for those wishing to see meteor showers or lunar eclipses. This place produces very little artificial light within its three and a half million acres, 91 percent of which is wilderness with no development.
But what truly makes this Gold-Certified International Dark Sky Park so unique is the mixture of a dry climate, clean air, and an expansive horizon that seems to start at your feet.
We suggest you steer clear of Death Valley in the summer, though. Temperatures can soar well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Instead, plan your visit from November to April, when temperatures are in the 70s, and park rangers lead night sky programs.
