Tucson, Arizona, is a must-visit destination for anyone fascinated by the night sky.
ButTucson, Arizona, is not your typical city.
Tucson is also sandwiched betweenSaguaro National Park, which becamethe world’s ninth Urban Night Sky Placein late 2023.
Saguaro National Park under a starry night sky.Credit:Ray Cleveland/Courtesy of Visit Tucson
(The latter is where the largest telescope lenses in the world are made.)
The Astro Trail also includes directions to some ofthe best stargazing spotsin the areas national and state parks.
Both state parks are known for their regular “star parties.
The Tucson tourism site also has day-by-daystargazing itinerariesavailable online.
