Top 10 states — January 2026 Night-Sky viewing
Ranked by 10 different metrics that capture sky darkness, weather conditions, air clarity, astronomical geometry, and real-world observations.
1
Alaska
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27.42% (265)
2
Colorado
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25.85% (287)
3
Wyoming
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24.55% (307)
4
Montana
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24.02% (316)
5
New Mexico
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23.79% (320)
6
Nevada
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22.73% (340)
7
Maine
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21.80% (359)
8
California
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20.63% (385)
9
Arizona
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20.16% (396)
10
Utah
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19.48% (413)
