Is Utah Really Better Than Montana For Stargazing?

There are going to be millions of people looking to the sky for the big total eclipse that will be happening on Monday April 8th. By the time the eclipse happens the tool bag that has been orbiting the planet from the International Space Station should fall out of space and burn up on it's way to the planet.

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When you are attempting to view the eclipse make sure you aren't behind the wheel of a vehicle at the time. Montana will not be in the path of totality, so we won't see it get as dark as other places. Do not look at the sun without some sort of eye protection during the eclipse, even a quick glance can cause harm to your eyes.

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When it comes to the night sky and stargazing, there are a few places that stand out more than the most for prime viewing. According to Studyfinds.org, the best place for stargazing on the planet is Antarctica. Most people can't just fly there to take in the brilliant skies. There is a place that is much closer to Montana.

The Best Place for Stargazing is Utah

The best place in the United States for stargazing is Utah. I am not a scientist, but I would argue that Montana is a much better place for stargazing. Montana has a smaller population than Utah and has two international "dark sky" locations, which are great for stargazing.

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Keep your eyes to the skies in Montana, these days you honestly never know what you are going to see under the "Big Sky".