Jackson Hole Airport in Wyoming during daylight hours. Airports aren’t typically known for being the best places to view the ...

Have you ever wondered why the night sky is dark? Doesn’t seem like much of a brainteaser, does it? Everyone knows the sky darkens at night because the sun sets … or more accurately, because our part ...

On a clear night far from city lights, the Milky Way stretches overhead as a pale band, yet most of the sky between those stars looks almost perfectly black. That darkness is not just a backdrop for ...

The astrophotographers took advantage of the dark skies of South Downs to capture dramatic stories with the starlit skies.

Whether you’re chasing galaxies in California or counting meteors in Uruguay, this year’s top dark sky festivals promise awe, community, and unforgettable views.

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 ...

James Bruton grew up in rural Texas where the night skies were full of constellations. As he moved to larger cities, before ultimately settling in Des Moines, evening star gazing faded away for Bruton ...

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 ...

Cochise County has some of the darkest skies in the state, making it easier to see the stars. This is a tool Bisbee Dark ...

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 ...

A hamlet called Thorington Street has been given the special status because people who live there have been working hard to keep light pollution low.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico night skies are quite a sight to see. With many clear nights, high elevations, and low light pollution, New Mexico is the perfect place to stargaze. According to the ...