Are you a nature lover or a photography enthusiast who wants to capture the stunning beauty of sunrise and sunset?
As International Astrology Day approaches on April 29, the analysts at BetArizona.com have discovered the best and worst cities in Arizona to capture breathtaking sunsets and sunrises this Astrology Day based on local light pollution levels.
A new report reveals which cities in Arizona are the best for capturing sunrises and sunsets ahead of International Astrology Day on April 29.
Coming out on top, Tucson is a firm sunset and sunrise watching spot recording just 7.3 light pollution level.
Chandler and Gilbert placed 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Here are the top 5 best places to view a sunrise and sunset in Arizona:
- Tucson
- Chandler
- Gilbert
- Mesa
- Phoenix
For Arizona residents looking to celebrate International Astrology Day this year, BetArizona.com analyzed local light pollution levels to find out which cities within the state make for the best sunrise and sunset watching spots.
The Bortle Dark Sky Scale is a way to measure how dark the sky is. Ranging from 1 to 9, with 1 being the darkest and 9 being the brightest. If you’re in a place with a Bortle Dark Sky rating of 1, you’ll be able to see the stars, sunset and sunrises clearly.
Looking at the total light pollution level for Tucson, it’s obvious this city is the best for witnessing the spectacular natural phenomenon. Breaking down the data, light pollution levels were recorded at 7.3, the lowest out of Arizona’s cities.
Chandler and Gilbert follow closely behind the leading choice in joint second and third place, with 8.1 light pollution levels.
The list below reveals the best and worst sunrise and sunset spots in Arizona:
| City | Light Pollution Level (Bortle Scale) |
| Tucson | 7.3 |
| Chandler | 8.1 |
| Gilbert | 8.1 |
| Mesa | 8.3 |
| Phoenix | 8.6 |
To collect the data, analysts took the top 5 most populated cities within each US state using World Population View. An app called “GoodToStargaze” was used to obtain light pollution level data which is based off the Bortle dark sky scale.
