So when the sun sets, the night sky can put on a dazzling show. Hit the road this summer to seek out some spectacular stargazing. Below, find five DarkSky destinations, including state parks ...

Aurora chaser and photographer Harlan Thomas ( @TheAuroraGuy) was about 18.5 miles (30 kilometers) north of Calgary along a ...

However, you need to carefully plan a night sky road trip, both in terms of route and timing, to get the best of what this enchanting area offers. In this article, we will guide you step-by-step ...

A long twisting road leads up Portugal's highest mountain ... of the top places in the world for travellers to observe the night sky, thanks to the creation of the 3,000 sq km Dark Sky Alqueva ...

This road trip takes you through the heart of the ... A lone photographer stands in Moab, Utah, silhouetted against a night sky that reveals the Andromeda galaxy, the Milky Way galaxy, and the ...

Earth and space mingle in stunning ways for the 2025 Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest. From the “geological masterpiece” of Coyote Buttes, Utah to the sandstone terrain of desolate Ennedi, ...

Anywhere on the famous Rim Road around the caldera is usually perfect for night sky vistas. Be here on October 14, 2023, to witness the rare “ring of fire” annular solar eclipse, which will ...

Here's why you should make a local one your next road trip destination ... International Dark Sky Association for showing exceptional dedication to the preservation of the night sky.

In addition to the season change, the equinox brings another treat for night-sky enthusiasts ... a stargazing road trip on Tucson’s new Astro Trail—plan your adventure around March 29 ...

surrounded by a night sky so free of moisture and light pollution there was no black, just layer upon layer of pinpricks of light, the Milky Way glowing like a road that seemed as close as the ...

hands-on exhibits and breathtaking views of the night sky are available for all visitors. Details: Noon-10 p.m. Wednesdays-Mondays; closed on Tuesdays. Lowell Observatory, 1400 W. Mars Hill Road ...