Stargazing in Jackson, MS

Dark-sky rating for Jackson

We have no population figure for Jackson, MS, so we do not estimate its sky glow here.

For a measured reading at any point, open the live Dark Sky map.

Nearest dark-sky places and observatories

No certified dark-sky place or observatory in our registry lies within 150 km of Jackson. Our list only includes genuine, publicly documented sites, so none is shown rather than guessed.

Milky Way season in Jackson

The bright core of the Milky Way stays low, so you need a clear southern or northern horizon. It climbs at least 20° above the horizon during astronomical darkness in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, peaking in April at about 29°.

• The north celestial pole stands 32.3° above the horizon, so stars within 32° of it never set from here.
• About 76.7% of the whole sky rises above the horizon at some point in the year from this latitude.
• The Milky Way's core in Sagittarius culminates about 28.7° up, staying low, so a clear southern horizon matters.

Tonight and aurora

As of October 16, 2026 (UTC) the Moon is a Waxing Crescent at 33% illumination. Aurora at 32.3° latitude generally needs about Kp 9.0.

Nearby places

• Baton Rouge, LA
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• Memphis, TN