I live for the day when Isabelle includes a forecast for a meteor shower in her daily announcements!
This event gives players a reason to keep playing the game, even when Nook’s Cranny and Able Sisters are closed for the day. It also presents an opportunity to share the special phenomenon with your friends.
One of my favorite memories of when I first started playing New Horizons was visiting new friends I’d made online, going to their islands, and taking snapshots of us all together, taking in the beauty of the skies…
So let’s look at some of the best designs I’ve found from players who have transformed parts of their islands into stargazing & star viewing areas, all to fit around this magical event!
I see in your future…many bells and friends all around!
If you want to add a little mystical flavor to your island, here’s a psychic stall that doesn’t require a lot of space.
Here, you can get your tarot cards read, your fortune told, and get a premium view of the moon in the distance. The constellation paintings on each side add a really nice touch, and this could be a nice daily challenge to set up where villagers can look for constellations through the telescope.
If you look real closely, you can just make out the Little Dipper!
Here’s a place where E.T. fans can look for their favorite creature from outer space.
These custom alien propaganda papers are just hilarious, and an amazing prop for anyone who wants to try to convince their fellow villagers that we’re not alone on this planet.
Although there is one who I think would be right there with you passing them out. *cough* Octavian *cough*
With an absolutely perfect spot on the cliff to watch the moon turn through its many phases, and with a gorgeous quilt to match, any alien out there would be incredibly lucky to land near this set-up.
Maybe then they’ll stop creeping through our television every Saturday at 3:33 A.M…
I’m so jealous of the rug this player must’ve gotten from Saharah. It goes perfectly with the choice of various breeds of white flowers on the cliff, among the well-placed trees.
My favorite part about this area has to be the incline on the side; a natural climb to touching the sky!
Surrounded by cozy items like your favorite book and your best telescope, who wouldn’t want to have a viewing area like this?!
There are so different ways you can set up a spot to look for planets on your beach, I could almost make an entirely new list for it.
However, this one in particular displays a cute and simple area where you can share a picnic with your bestie, and share a telescope!
I really like the fact this user decided to base the area around one color. The yellow in the flowers go well with the coconut trees in the background, and the star fragments are naturally placed all over.
That’s about all I can…oh my gosh, is that a Staryu in the sand?!
Be right back, I’m gonna go check if any have washed up on my beach…
What a perfect design to stare at the big rock in the sky that controls the tides around our island.
Everything in this stargazing area was laid out with a purpose, and coordinates beautifully with a mix of blue and white.
I’m in awe of all the star fragment DIYs that light up the night here, and just how well they match the night sky.
I’m always a sucker for custom patterns like the rock moon formations on the ground, as well as the butterfly models on the side, bringing us even closer to nature!
A place to appreciate all things the Earth has given us, including the nightly views. All these ideas really put this design up there on this list!
It doesn’t matter if you’re an Aries like me, or a Virgo like our favorite shooting star enthusiast Celeste.
Either way you’ll be able to harness the power of each zodiac sign and witness a spectacular meteor shower with this idea!
The circle of floor lights are a nice touch in this area, as they call attention to each of the symbols. The fountain in the middle makes for a nice centerpiece as well.
If you manage to craft every one of the zodiac furniture pieces, you could put one of each around with the corresponding symbol, and it’d look even more amazing.
An open seating area with chill vibes and a touch of nature-inspired furniture is a great way to make use of a stretch of empty land you may have on any part of your island.
And the eye-catching custom floor pattern here really sparkles.
The level of detail here is just impressive. From the space chair cushions to the star-studded placemats, this cannot go unnoticed.
Those two giant Queen Alexandra’s Birdwings guarding the entrance makes it look like an exclusive lounge where only true fans of astronomy are allowed in.
All of the colors come together to create a beautiful observation garden in this ACNH island space.
Not only can you find every possible shade of the moon and star fragment DIYs here, but the placement of a variety of different-colored flowers and butterflies make this design feel complete.
The flowers even mark off the borders of the cliff nicely, as well as the trees.
All that time and effort put into storing your massive collection of star fragments and customization kits finally pays off!
Just take a minute to stare at this gorgeous bridge! Go ahead, I’ll wait…
Not only is this a great space-themed idea for an entrance, but it can also double as a viewing platform when the skies are clear.
The custom path pattern on the land bridge itself is a must-have for any celestial enthusiast!
What really captivates me are the two Moon display islands on each side, with a zodiac pattern on the bottom! The area is elevated even more with the multi-level waterfalls as well.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the entrance to Celeste’s home looks like this.
I can’t even begin to imagine how long it took to get all of those rocks to organize themselves up on this mountain!
The placement of those white hyacinths is super cute. And the star fragments placed on their own natural pedestals give this idea a sort of impression of an altar.
I wonder if I could use this to help boost the frequency of meteor showers on my island.
Not only is this a spot that shows off amazing terraforming work, but it’s also a spot where you can harness the energy from the moon and be one with the heavens!
This whole area gives off huge nature vibes, with all of the blue and violet flowers, and being surrounded by pine trees.
And if you gaze straight up, you should be able to have a clear view for shooting stars!
You can even utilize this spot during the daytime for yoga with your favorite villagers and quiet contemplation.
Our favorite star-gazing buddy can now have her own personal study area, right on your own island.
Complete with a cozy fireplace, pink star with moon DIYs to match her outfit, and astronomy books galore, Celeste may have to consider visiting your island more often.
I just love how academic this space feels. I mean, with still all of the tools available to watch meteor showers and note down patterns, it really does feel like a personal viewing office area.
It also feels like it was perfectly tailored to match Celeste’s personality.
I’ve been a gamer ever since my early childhood years. Through the evolution of modern technology as well as storytelling, one thing has remained the same: my love for connecting with others across the world and sharing experiences. Even finding just one person who can relate to my writing is really fulfilling.
