Dark Skies, Eclipses & Stargazing – Why Sonoma County is Capitalising on the Astro-Tourism Boom

Excitement is building for this summer’s biggest celestial event – the solar eclipse on 12th August – and leading the way for a new crowd of travellers: stargazers, astrophotographers and astrotourists. 

While the world looks outwards, astrotourism is having a moment:
According to the Natural History Museum, only 1 in 20 people enjoy skies clear enough to count more than 30 stars clearly
Booking.com revealed that 62% of travellers express interest in darker-sky destinations and noctourism experiences