A series of striking celestial events will unfold in the night sky during the second half of March 2026. From rare planetary ...

A new study from Tel Aviv University has predicted, for the first time, the groundbreaking results that can be obtained from detecting radio waves coming to us from the early Universe. The findings ...

Standing under a starry sky, gazing up at the wonder of the cosmos, is a foundational human experience and one that has shaped our storytelling and cultures for millennia. Looking at the night sky is ...

Night running in dark places is a sensory-rich experience where wind and stars replace the distractions of daytime, Andy Cochrane explains.

Florida visitors can watch rocket launches and scan the night sky from a public observatory—all in a single trip. The ...

A space reporter traveled to Upper Michigan, where she rediscovered a sense of cosmic wonder. The view of the stars from a dark sky preserve in southern Michigan.Credit...Emily Elconin for The New ...

Three meteor showers occur in July: the Alpha Capricornids, Southern Delta Aquariids and Perseids. The best viewing time for all showers is between midnight and dawn in a dark sky location. Here's ...

Since it was recognized as an International Dark Sky Park in 2021, the Valles Caldera National Preserve has provided visitors with opportunities to experience the night skies at the northern New ...

On a cool night in August, more than 100 people gathered in a dark corner on Frisco Main Street. The lights at the Frisco Historic Park were out. Phones were tucked away, out of sight. People lay on ...

Want to enjoy a night under the stars? Explore one of New Mexico’s nine International Dark Sky Places. According to Derek Wallentinsen, chair of the New Mexico Dark Sky Places Committee, there are ...

On a cool night in August, more than 100 people gathered in a dark corner on Frisco’s Main Street. The lights at the Frisco Historic Park were out. Phones were tucked away, out of sight. People lay on ...