Stargazing can be done any time of year, although there are pros and cons to each season. In colder months, the nights are longer, giving more stargazing opportunities, but be ready to bundle up, ...

The hours following sunset on Dec. 25 offer a wealth of naked-eye astronomy targets that can put even the most glitzy ...

Watching or studying the stars has always been a beloved tradition. Ancient civilizations recognized celestial patterns as forms of navigation, storytelling and entertainment. Fast forward to today, ...

North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern ...

One of the year’s most magnificent meteor showers will be at peak Tuesday and Wednesday nights as a new moon provides ideal dark sky conditions to maximize viewing opportunities. The Orionid meteor ...

So long, Jupiter, see you again soon. The solar system’s largest planet this week takes a bow and departs the post-sunset night sky for many months. It’s soon to disappear into the Sun’s glare, ...

Astrotourism is growing in popularity as more people seek out dark skies to experience celestial wonders. National parks and designated Dark Sky Places offer excellent opportunities for stargazing and ...

As I stumbled over rocks through pitch darkness, following a guy I had just met online, I began to question my life choices. It was the middle of the night, and I was wandering through a remote desert ...

Astronomy day 2025 is upon us! To celebrate, we've picked six targets to emphasize the variety and scale of objects visible in the night sky that will make for a beautiful and rewarding sight, whether ...