The open spaces of the west and national parks are the spots most people think of for prime stargazing, but James Bruton of ...

A heritage of dark sky preservation means residents of Flagstaff welcome the season’s longer nights with prolonged views of the stars.

Supermoons happen a few times a year and come in groups, taking advantage of the sweet spot in the moon’s elliptical orbit.

In 2024, the city of Bisbee became a dark sky community, a recognition for its preservation of the night skies, something ...

Part of the Milky Way can be seen in the starry night sky. This season is marked by the sparkle and glow of holiday decorations adorning buildings, trees, and fences. But if you look up at the sky ...

Glacier National Park is an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. Visitors can see the Milky Way from St. Mary’s Glacier, pictured here. (Photo by Ray Stinson, National Park Service.) Editor’s Note: This ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Astrotourism is a rapidly growing travel trend for 2025, but ...

Paul McFarlane discusses why Nevada's geography makes it a great place to stargaze, what dark sky designations mean, and how ...

January brings a bright supermoon and a fast meteor shower at the same time. Here is what to watch for and how to enjoy the ...

As he moved to larger cities, before ultimately settling in Des Moines, evening star gazing faded away for James Bruton and ...