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You Could See the Comet of the Year This Weekend. Here's How to View It.
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (794+ words) A vivid comet could soon adorn the evening sky. If it survives its early April approach toward the sun, the cosmic orb could even become visible to the naked eye, and possibly as bright as Venus. Yet a lot has…...
As Artemis II Returns, Here Are the Secret Places to Experience Moon Joy on Earth
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (780+ words) It felt like off-roading on another planet. Crumbly black cinders crunched beneath my tires, as I explored an otherworldly region of volcanic cones and craters. The overlapping 44 tracks and scattered stands of pine trees were the most familiar terrestrial features....
Natural Darkness Is Becoming the World's Most Surprising New Luxury. Here's Your Guide to Seeing It for Yourself.
4+ week, 15+ hour ago (248+ words) Outside Magazine The Meteoric Rise of Astrotourism I Spent More than a Decade Chasing the World's Darkest Nights. Here's Why Dark Sky Tourism Is More than Just a Trend. From stargazing to aurora hunting, travelers are chasing an increasingly rare…...
I Found the 9 Best Places to See the Stars in 2026. Here's Where to Go.
4+ week, 16+ hour ago (329+ words) Astrotourism has become one of the fastest-growing sectors in travel, as more destinations protect their skies and travelers seek experiences that connect nature, science, wellness, and culture. With Dark Sky International recently marking its 250th certified International Dark Sky Place, and…...
Why Millions of People Are Now Traveling to Find the World's Last Dark Skies
4+ week, 15+ hour ago (644+ words) I shrieked as a star zipped overhead, then another. "What was that?" I whispered to my friend, Stephanie, who was sky-watching in the sand beside me. Yet that remote camping trip opened my eyes to what suburban lights had long…...
A Rare Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon Will Hit the U. S. This Week. Here's Exactly When to Look Up.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (508+ words) America is in for an astronomical treat. Early on the morning of March 3, sky-watchers in all 50 states can observe as a total lunar eclipse paints our moon crimson'an ethereal sight known as a blood moon. During a total lunar eclipse,…...
I've Stargazed on 6 Continents'Here's the Gear I Recommend for First-Time Skywatchers
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (627+ words) My weather app is full of it, I grumbled to myself as minutes turned to anxiety-inducing hours beneath thick clouds'not the clear skies my phone had promised. I'm not new to meteorological mind games. The Best Stargazing Gear You Need…...
I've Chased Dark Skies for 8 Years. These Are My Top Stargazing Spots.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (418+ words) Dark sky tourism is about everything from simple naked-eye stargazing to night hikes, nocturnal wildlife safaris, wine tastings, and even nighttime train rides. I've picked eight of my favorite astrotourism experiences around the world that offer the best of the…...
Here's How to Take Stellar Night Sky Photos Like This One (Yes, It's Real).
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (477+ words) 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 in Mexico....
6 Planets Will Soon Be Visible in the Night Sky. Here's How to See Them.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (938+ words) If the idea of stargazing without skipping bedtime sounds enticing, mark your calendar for late February. The month ends with an action-packed evening planet parade, with six planets in the sky at once'and all but two visible to the naked…...