SEQUIM — International Dark Sky Week, billed as “a worldwide celebration of the dark and natural night” by Dark Sky International, will be celebrated today through April 28. During the past century, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. October typically brings frequent and intense displays of ...

Is the night sky ever really dark? In a word, no. Anyone who's ever walked their dog at night knows that when you step out the door, it can seem awfully dark out there. By and by, our eyes get used to ...

Already famed for its dramatic landscapes and spirit of adventure, New Zealand has added another world-class destination to its map: the Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary. Spanning nearly 50,000 ...

WHERE STARS HOLD SWAY: Some of our loveliest low-lit celebrations happen during a time of the year when the days are longer and sunshine is at its sunniest and shiniest. Let's start with "Earth Hour," ...

When autumn’s long nights arrive, the stars put on their finest show. Across the United States, certified dark sky preserves and parks draw stargazers seeking pristine, unpolluted skies. Autumn’s ...

Arizona is reaching for the stars: The International Dark Sky Discovery Center is under construction in Fountain Hills. Slated to open in fall 2025, the $28 million observatory and science center will ...

What to pack when you’re hunting dark skies and the aurora this winter — with some amazing Black Friday deals. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

A crew creates the concrete trail at Middle Fork River Forest Preserve near Penfield. A drawing shows the location of a new observatory and shelter, aggregate and concrete trails and additional ...

This rare lunar occurrence is coming at the perfect time. The seasonal “Black Moon” will appear – or rather, not appear – tonight, during one of the final nights of the Perseid meteor shower, ...