With all of this light pollution and cityscapes, when’s the last time you’ve seen a starry night sky? ⁠ ⁠ Today, in order to see the Milky Way—and most constellations other than, say, the Big Dipper—you have to trek far, far away from humanity. The darker the sky, the better the view. ⁠ ⁠ The ultimate stargazing spots are fittingly called Dark Sky Places, designated pockets where light pollution is at a minimum and the stars can shine in all their glory. And the keeper of those Dark Sky Places is the International Dark Sky Association. ⁠ ⁠ What began in 1988 as a grassroots movement among astronomers in Tucson is now international, with 170 certified Dark Sky Places spanning 21 countries. Their mission is to protect natural landscapes, educate the public, and counteract the harmful effects of excessive light pollution.⁠ ⁠ Across the 94 Dark Sky Places in the United States, you’ll find many opportunities to gaze uninterrupted into the heavens. For more on the best places to stargaze, ch...