9 Most Magical Natural Phenomena at Salar de Uyuni

3. Night Sky Reflections

Salar de Uyuni's great flatness and high elevation provide ideal circumstances for reflections and astronomical observations. Especially in the wet season, clear evenings become a giant mirror for celestial bodies, producing an immersive astronomical experience unlike anywhere else on Earth. Unprecedented view of stars, planets, and the Milky Way is made possible by the absence of light pollution and the thin, clean air at above 3,600 meters height. The ideal reflection doubles every celestial body seen in the night sky, therefore producing the appearance of being suspended in space.

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During new moon times, when the darkness is total and the reflections are most beautiful, astronomers and astrophotographers especially admire this site. The location of the salt flat close to the equator also offers unusual views of the constellations of the northern and southern hemispheres, which makes it a perfect place for night sky research. The natural ability of the salt flat to preserve a totally quiet water surface guarantees that the stellar reflections remain undisturbed, therefore augmenting the phenomena.