In 2023, DarkSky International acknowledged Saguaro National Park as the world's ninth Urban Night Sky Place, highlighting its unique position near a major city. This designation helps increase public awareness of the wonders of astronomy accessible to urban populations through organized nighttime events. The article also encourages visitors to explore various nearby attractions such as Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter, Pima Air & Space Museum, and Kitt Peak National Observatory, where they can experience stargazing and learn about space and aviation history. Practical tips for stargazing in Tucson are also provided.
"There aren't many places in the world where you can find dark skies so close to a city of roughly a million people, which means there aren't many places where the wonders of starry sky are more accessible."
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