It's easy to get lost in a clear night sky full of stars. It can feel like a random mess of lights without a little guidance. Once you're able to identify a few constellations though, the sky ...

Following the much-ballyhooed “planet parade” this winter, the planets have been gradually dipping below the horizon, disappearing one by one through the spring. Jupiter should hang around through the ...

These dark sky sanctuaries, reserves, parks, and trails invite you to immerse yourself in the wonders of our night skies.

This month will usher in two separate conjunctions — one between the moon and a rarely-visible Mercury, and another between ...

On 23 June 2025, the world will get a look at the first images from one of the most powerful telescopes ever built: the Vera ...

"From the darkness needed for a restful night’s sleep to the activities we enjoy beneath the stars ... sky week website. In Michigan, explorers can visit dark sky parks across the state on a ...

Earth and space mingle in stunning ways for the 2025 Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest. From the “geological masterpiece” of Coyote Buttes, Utah to the sandstone terrain of desolate Ennedi, ...

"What is a dark sky airport?" you ask. Here’s how the only U.S. commercial airport within a national park received the ...