The night sky isn’t perfectly dark—instead it glows faintly, and the source isn’t exactly local. Skip to main content. Scientific American. The Universe Fridays. October 3, 2024. 5 min read.

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 ...

Evidence is mounting that awe-inspiring visions like a dark sky at night is good for your mental health and well-being. By Julia Flynn Siler. Photographs by Navaneeth Unnikrishnan.

To celebrate International Dark Sky Week 2025, we've put together a list of 10 night sky objects visible over the coming days that showcase the majesty of the post-sunset realm.

Of course the sky is dark at night.” But that answer is wrong or, at best, incomplete, and the actual situation wasn’t obvious even to eminent scientists a century or so ago.

Noctourism: why dark sky travel is huge in 2025 – and where to experience it. ... Celebrate the night sky and nighttime adventures, with moonlit walks and star-focused talks to enjoy.

Have you ever looked up into the night sky and wondered where all the stars are? You are not alone. According to the International Dark Sky Association, 99% of the public in North America and ...

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.

With the recent astrotourism boom, due in part to the amazing northern-lights viewing in the U.S. this year, many lodges have bolstered their night-sky offerings. But not all dark-sky retreats are ...

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