Valerie Stimac, author of Stargazing Around the World: A Tour of the Night Sky, highlights some of the globe’s best stargazing destinations in light of the upcoming International Dark Sky Week from April 21 to 28. As urbanization and light pollution threaten the beauty of the night sky, Stimac encourages travelers to explore the wonders of stargazing in lesser-known locations such as Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni, the dark sky parks in Utah and Arizona, Mont-Mégantic in Canada, and Namibia’s NamibRand Nature Reserve. Notable mentions also include Indonesia’s Mt Bromo, New Zealand’s Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve, Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, and Jordan’s Wadi Rum Desert. Each location offers pristine skies and experiences that connect visitors to the awe-inspiring universe, reinforcing the importance of preserving dark skies worldwide.
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