Everett
Stargazing Guide.
Uncover the hidden celestial treasures of Everett, WA. From the verified horizons at Paramount School Park to the scientific Bortle Class 4 reports at Obstruction Point, your journey to the stars starts here.
Stargazing Logistics for Everett
- STEP 1. Primary Staging Area: Paramount School Park. This is your most reliable community-vetted hub within a ~15.8 mile radius.
- STEP 2. Sky Quality Baseline: Classified as Class B (Rural). Use the instrumented 4 rating from Obstruction Point as your technical benchmark for the region.
- STEP 3. Local Support: Contact Everett Astronomical Society for updated site access and group observation schedules.
- STEP 4. Observation Density: There are 5 recognized sites near Everett offering varied horizons and atmospheric stability levels.
Everett is positioned in a strategic 'Starlight Corridor.' It is far enough from the WA metro glare to allow for deep-sky imaging, yet serves as a convenient staging area for the deeper Class 4 skies found at Obstruction Point.
The Best Times for Stargazing in Everett
In WA, the transitional periods of early Summer often provide a stable atmosphere between weather fronts. For Everett residents, this means less 'star twinkling' (scintillation) and a significantly steadier view for high-magnification planetary observation.
Expert Tips for Everett Observers
Thermal equilibrium is key. Since Everett temperatures can shift rapidly after sunset, allow your telescope mirrors at least 45 minutes to 'cool down' before attempting high-magnification work at Paramount School Park. This prevents 'tube currents' from blurring your view of Jupiter or Saturn. Scientific Context: While local conditions vary, the instrumented reading of Bortle 4 at Obstruction Point (56.3 miles away) remains the benchmark for regional sky quality.
Best Spots for Stargazing in Everett
The most accessible and reliable viewing locations in the region, ranked by local observer feedback. To get the most out of these verified spots, ensure your mobile reconnaissance kit is ready for Everett's local horizons.
Paramount School Park
" Heading out from Everett toward this location will reward you with steady horizons. 'Dress warmly. Redlight flashlights only. "
Big Rock Park
" Heading out from Everett toward this location will reward you with steady horizons. Park in the lower lot near the street. If that lot is full please park in the lot as far from the middle field as you can with your headlights facing away from the fields. "
Snoqualmie Point Park
" Heading out from Everett toward this location will reward you with steady horizons. Please, no white lights. Any cell phones and flashlights need to be tinted deep red. "
Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead
" Heading out from Everett toward this location will reward you with steady horizons. Vision Technique: Try 'Averted Vision'—look slightly to the side of a faint object to use the more light-sensitive rods in your eyes. "
Covington Community Park
" Heading out from Everett toward this location will reward you with steady horizons. Dress more warmly than you think necessay. Please be careful walking around after dark. "
2026 Celestial Roadmap for Everett
Rural conditions near Everett provide excellent contrast for the Milky Way and bright star clusters.
Sky Quality Reports for Everett
Access high-precision SQM readings from the National Park Service, providing the definitive baseline for regional darkness quality. To resolve the deep-sky objects measured in these scientific reports, Everett observers should check our recommended optics kit.
Obstruction Point
Olympic NP
Local Relevance
For observers in Everett, Obstruction Point serves as the definitive baseline for high-altitude transparency and localized skyglow data.
"Perhaps an area 30 degrees in diameter near the zenith offers reasonable visual observations. Otherwise the sky is very modified by light pollution. ZLM 6.9 with difficulty, the eastern sky must be shielded by the ridgetop to achieve this as it definitely affects scotopic vision. The treeless ridge is easy to navigate by the light of the sky. Milky Way easily seen near the zenith,but loses its character rapidly approaching the horizon. Fog appears to move in in early morning through the Strait of Juan de Fuca into the northern Puget Sound area, suppressing light pollution and significantly improving the sky quality."
Redoubt - American Camp
San Juan Island NHP
Local Relevance
The scientific findings at Redoubt - American Camp provide Everett residents with the most reliable data on regional atmospheric stability.
"Light domes all around, Victoria brightest and largest. Class 4. Hazy, fog to the south, high humidity, seeing very good, transparency fair. Sky at 30 degrees altitude and lower much poorer than other parts, airglow cannot be discerned because of light domes and haze. No Zodiacal light, even in AM. Evening hours better, Cygnus milky way at Zenith well displayed but later the entire band looks washed out."
Dark Sky Oasis near Everett
Elite viewing locations officially recognized by DarkSky International for their pristine celestial environments. Certified dark skies like these are most rewarding when paired with the right aperture. Check out our suggested kit for Everett observers.
Cottonwood Canyon State Park
The protected skies at Cottonwood Canyon State Park represent a vital astronomical asset for the Everett observing community.
99989 Highway 206
Antelope, Oregon
Everett stargazers often look to Antelope, Oregon as the gold standard for regional darkness and pristine celestial horizons.
94237 McGreer St. Antelope, OR 97001
Astronomy Clubs for Everett
Join the local community of observers for group viewing events, equipment swaps, and technical workshops. Planning to join a local session? Make sure you have the essentials ready by checking our starter kit recommendations.
Gearing Up for Everett Nights
"For the manageable 20-mile commute from Everett, we recommend a "split-tube" or collapsible Dobsonian. It gives you the power of a large light bucket while still fitting comfortably in most standard Everett commuter vehicles."
The Everett Field Kit
When observing near Everett, the local atmospheric stability and the immediate access to verified hubs are your primary logistical factors. The difference between the Everett city center and the instrumented readings at sites 16 miles away is staggering, requiring optics that can handle both glare and deep contrast. We've curated a specific progression of gear—from entry-level comfort to dedicated imaging hubs—to help you maximize every clear night.