As the glow of artificial light has spread across the world, the number of places dark enough to see a sky rich with stars has shrunk. In North America and across Oregon, only a small percentage of ...

Industrialization in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has some residents pushing for protection of the region’s celestial splendor. The night sky above Eagle Harbor, a village in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula ...

From the beginning of northern lights season to a handful of comets, autumn has been excellent for North American stargazers. The fun will continue into November, with Comet Lemmon continuing to shine ...

Bring a red light and snacks and get comfortable as you take in these celestial wonders. April 21 - 28 is International Dark Sky Week, a global celebration of the night sky during which like-minded ...

On May 10, 2024, something unusual happened. Babak Tafreshi packed up his camera equipment and drove just an hour north of his home in Massachusetts to photograph the northern lights. For the first ...

Astronomy day 2025 is upon us! To celebrate, we've picked six targets to emphasize the variety and scale of objects visible in the night sky that will make for a beautiful and rewarding sight, whether ...