Stargazing in the Caribbean

Westpunt, the most north-westerly point in Curacao is location just north of the equator means view magnificent views of the night sky. What makes the Caribbean unique is low light polution and the opportunity to see both northern and southern constellations.

But that is not all …

In the Caribbean, the moon and planets pass overhead, as opposed to being close to the horizon as you may experience in Europe and North America. This is great for star-gazing travelers see the stars directly overhead. This part of the sky has the thinnest atmosphere which means the objects are brighter and clearer.

If you are coming from the north, you are in for a Curacao treat. Stand on the tip of Cliff Villa Peninsula and look for constellations such as Crux, Carina and Centaurus, and objects such as the Carina Nebula and the Jewel Box cluster. These are astronomical gems that cannot be seen from North America or Europe.

Enjoy.