Astrotourism has become popular among tourists who want to get away from the city lights and enjoy the magnificient views of ...

A trio of astronomers from the University of Tokyo and Niigata University have found what they describe as "peculiar embedded ...

Sisters has been named Oregon's newest 'Dark Sky Community,' in recognition of the city’s efforts to curb light pollution.

A hundred years ago, astronomer Edwin Hubble dramatically expanded the size of the known universe. At a meeting of the ...

Night-sky tourism, or "noctourism," is set to be a major travel driver this coming year, Booking.com predicts. Why it matters ...

Adventure doesn’t stop after dark in Scotland, from twilight kayaking along the River Tay to pitch-black bungee jumps in the ...

The Milky Way stands out above the Sandia Mountains and the lights of greater Albuquerque, Photo by Jim Stein.BY WILLIAM ...

Pinpointing a Milepost Marker Star that Opened the Realm of Galaxies At the dawn of the 20th century, astronomers faced a ...

For those looking to escape the winter weather and enjoy dark skies, the southern United States offers plenty of options.

Sisters has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International. This designation makes it the ...

A city in central Oregon, deemed the “gateway” to the Cascade Mountains, is now being recognized for its night sky views.

Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.