Trip Ideas Space Travel + Astronomy 10 Airbnbs for Incredible Stargazing — Including the Century's Longest Lunar Eclipse Happening This Month By Cailey Rizzo Cailey Rizzo Instagram Twitter Website Cailey Rizzo is a Brooklyn-based writer who specializes in reporting on travel, culture, and the arts for Travel + Leisure. Cailey earned a master's degree in creative nonfiction writing from the University of East Anglia and a bachelor's degree in journalism from SUNY Purchase College. She also studied at UMass Amherst's Juniper Summer Institute and the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne. She has lived in New York, London, and Paris and is at work on her first novel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on July 11, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb July 27 is a special day in the stars. Not only will it be the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century (lasting almost two hours), Mars will come the closest to Earth that it's been in 15 years. It will be one of the best times ever to view the red planet, as it will appear brighter and larger than it has in years. In honor of the astro-spectacular, Airbnb is hosting a trip to view Mars through the Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC) in Las Palmas. Six people will be able to join Juan Antonio González, a local astronomy guide, and Antonio Luis Cabrera, leader of scientific operations at GTC, to watch Mars through the world's largest optical and infrared telescope. As the planet comes close to Earth, Airbnb guests will be able to photograph the planet, snapping especially vivid shots of Mars' polar ice caps and dust storms. Las Palmas is a particularly special place to watch the sky on July 27. The total lunar eclipse, lasting one hour and 43 minutes, will take be most visible sometime between evening and midnight in Europe on that day. But there are no shortage of places on the planet to see the phenomenon. Airbnb says it has more than 3,000 listings that come equipped with telescopes. Travelers who won't be able to make it to the Spanish islands on the 27th can scroll through to see some of Airbnb's top listings around the world for stargazing. 01 of 10 Palm Springs, California Courtesy of Airbnb FOLLY | Off-Grid Stargazing Cabin, starting at $350 a night. 02 of 10 Sedona, Arizona Courtesy of Airbnb Stargazing Capsule, starting at $115 a night. 03 of 10 Pioneertown, California Courtesy of Airbnb Stargazing Desert Retreat, starting at $795 a night. 04 of 10 Fermanagh, United Kingdom Courtesy of Airbnb Bubble Dome set in ancient woodland, starting at $310 a night. 05 of 10 Quebrada de Alvarado, Chile Courtesy of Airbnb Geodesic Dome near World Biosphere Reserve, starting at $71 a night. 06 of 10 Tiller, Oregon Courtesy of Airbnb Off the Grid and Forty Feet Up, starting at $175 a night. 07 of 10 Talarn, Spain Courtesy of Airbnb Loft with a stunning terrace, starting at $55 a night. 08 of 10 Coonabarabran, Australia Courtesy of Airbnb Skywatch Observatory Domestays, starting at $114 a night. 09 of 10 Somerset, U.K. Courtesy of Airbnb Stargazer in country garden, starting at $41. 10 of 10 Joshua Tree, California Courtesy of Airbnb Dome in the Desert, starting at $140 a night. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit