This means that both stars and deep-sky objects stand out more when using binoculars and telescopes, and, as such, these tools drastically improve our experience of the urban night sky.

With more sightings of the northern lights across the U.S. than usual in recent years, now is an excellent time to make the trek to a Dark Sky Place. Even if you don't see the rainbow of colors ...

Find out what's up in your night sky during January 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide. Looking for a telescope for the next night sky event? We recommend the Celestron ...

Tucson is home to an array of astronomical attractions including observatories, research centers, and vast outdoor spaces like Saguaro National Park, the world's ninth Urban Night Sky Place.

has partnered with the Bureau of Land Management to protect the area from the impacts of light pollution by pushing for it to be recognized as an Urban Night Sky Place. The designation ...