June offers a celestial spectacle, starting with the Milky Way's rise in dark skies. Venus shines brightly in the early ...

Getting a good view of a beautiful night sky takes a little extra planning. The extra research will be worth it when you get to explore all the stars, constellations and planets on a perfect ...

These 15x magnification binoculars are great for viewing deep-sky objects in more detail and they are now only $76 on Amazon.

Sometimes the best stargazing happens on ordinary nights. Late June 2025 showcases consistent cosmic rhythms: Venus is ...

A superbright Mars is currently visible alongside Regulus, the "Heart of the Lion" star located around 79 light-years from ...

The never-before-seen "nova," dubbed V462 Lupi, recently appeared in the constellation Lupus, after suddenly becoming 4 ...

On an astrotourism trip like Gorov's, celestial objects take center stage. More travelers are seeking out the feeling of awe from the night sky, with 60% of travelers saying they're considering ...

Aotearoa New Zealand officially celebrates Matariki for the fourth time, marked by the reappearance in the night sky of the ...

Night sky spotlight. Our highlight this month is the beautiful Northern Crown or Corona Borealis. Corona Borealis is an easily recognizable semi-circle of stars in the eastern sky.

The darkest places in the U.S. provide the best stargazing opportunities. From coast to coast, here's where to go for incredible night-sky views.

We’re due for a meteor shower on the night of 17/18 November, but sadly our view will be spoilt by the brilliant Moon in the sky. 15 November, 9.28pm: Full Moon; supermoon 16 November: Mercury ...

About half of all New Zealanders can no longer see the Milky Way in winter due to light pollution from ever brighter cities ...