Ah, Mississippi – a land of deep-rooted (and at times very dark) history, melodious blues, and soulful cuisine. As daylight fades and the sultry notes of a distant harmonica give way to a hush, the Southern sky above Mississippi unfurls a tapestry of twinkling stars...

It's kind of an understatement, but California is a really incredible place. It's a huge state – the third largest in the U.S. – and includes an incredible variety of natural wonders, from the Sierra Nevadas in the east through the flat Central Valley to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and deserts in the south to southern Cascade volcanoes in the north. You can easily spend a whole lifetime in California without seeing it all. The same is true for stargazing in California: there's no shortage of incredible places for stargazing across the Golden State...

Among the states of the Southwestern U.S., New Mexico is often overlooked – especially when it comes to stargazing and astronomy. While professionals and amateur enthusiasts know that the Land of Enchantment is great by day and has astounding dark skies, most folks who just want to see the stars are more likely to end up looking at sites in Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. And yeah, those states are great – but there's no experience quite like stargazing in New Mexico...

When you talk about Washington State, most people think of the same thing: rain. And while it doesn't rain nearly as much as people think – especially in the drier eastern part of the state – the cloud forecast is certainly important as you consider when and where to go stargazing in Washington...

As the first state to join the union, Delaware may be small in size, but it packs a big punch when it comes to its offerings. From historical landmarks to stunning beaches, Delaware provides a diverse range of attractions for every kind of visitor. However, once the sun sets, the state reveals yet another charm – the darkness overhead and stars twinkling therein...