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Aurora Guide, Featured

The 25 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Winter 2023-2024

It's on every astrotourist's bucket list - and it's one of the most popular bucket list activities for non-space geeks too: see the northern lights. But where should you go if…

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December 1, 2022
Featured, Stargazing Guide

How to See the 2023 Geminids Meteor Shower

It’s fast approaching: the meteor shower of the year, when you can see shooting stars streak across the night sky burning up as they enter earth’s atmosphere. That’s right: it’s…

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November 30, 2023
Aurora Guide, Featured

11 Things You Need to Know to See the Northern Lights in Winter 2023-2024

Seeing the aurora is on your bucket list, right? Heck – it's one of the most popular bucket list activities in the world! Watching the northern lights dance across an…

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December 8, 2022
Night Sky Guide, Featured

13 Must-See Astronomy Events in the December Night Sky (2023)

While December is a month of extremes – cold and dark in the northern hemisphere and opposite in the southern – it's also one of the best months of the year…

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November 20, 2023
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  • Northern Lights in Scotland Hero - D3RX via Flickr
    Aurora Guide

    The 12 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Scotland This Winter

    December 7, 2023 / No Comments

    When thinking about Scotland, country of history and mystery, what first comes to mind are castles, wild mountains, lochs, and bagpipes – but perhaps not necessarily that it’s one of the best places to see the northern lights. The aurora is called the Mirrie Dancers in Scotland...

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    May 18, 2023
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  • Stargazing in Montana Hero
    State Stargazing Guide

    15 Marvelous Spots for Stargazing in Montana

    December 2, 2023 / No Comments

    They don't call Montana "Big Sky Country" as a superlative: if you've ever been to Montana, you know it truly has some of the widest, openest, sweeping skies – there's something special in the air that just makes that dome above us seem to stretch on forever...

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    17 Outstanding Spots for Stargazing in Oregon

    July 29, 2023
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    Featured,  Stargazing Guide

    How to See the 2023 Geminids Meteor Shower

    November 30, 2023 / No Comments

    It’s fast approaching: the meteor shower of the year, when you can see shooting stars streak across the night sky burning up as they enter earth’s atmosphere. That’s right: it’s almost time for the peak of the 2023 Geminids meteor shower...

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    The 25 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Winter 2023-2024

    December 1, 2022
    Northern Lights in Alaska - Talkeetna – Paxson Woelber via Flickr

    11 Things You Need to Know to See the Northern Lights in Winter 2023-2024

    December 8, 2022
  • Featured Image for Northern Lights in Iceland - Andrés Nieto Porras via Flickr 3
    Aurora Guide,  Space Tourism

    The 17 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Iceland This Winter

    November 27, 2023 / 2 Comments

    If you've never seen the northern lights before, Iceland is a great, accessible destination for your first experience. If you have seen the northern lights before but not in Iceland, there's no place quite like it. In short, everyone will enjoy seeing the northern lights in Iceland, which might be why it's one of the best places on the planet for seeing the aurora...

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    December 8, 2022
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    August 14, 2023
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    May 18, 2023
  • Stargazing in New Hampshire Hero
    State Stargazing Guide

    9 Nice Spots for Stargazing in New Hampshire

    November 25, 2023 / No Comments

    Whether you're visiting New Hampshire for leaf-peeping in the fall and happen to catch one of that season's many meteor showers or want to plan a summer trip up north out of the region's major cities, New Hampshire is a strong contender for those who love stargazing and seeing a different part of the country...

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    January 12, 2023
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    14 Fantastic Spots for Stargazing in Florida

    July 10, 2023
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    21 Spectacular Spots for Stargazing in South Dakota

    October 30, 2023
  • Stargazing in Massachusetts Hero
    State Stargazing Guide

    7 Magnificent Spots for Stargazing in Massachusetts

    November 23, 2023 / No Comments

    Nestled in the Northeastern region of the United States, Massachusetts boasts a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. As day transitions into night, the state unveils a celestial panorama that beckons astronomers, both amateur and professional. Stargazing in Massachusetts is a delightful mix of viewing opportunities, from observing the Milky Way's dense core during summer months to watching meteor showers paint streaks across the sky...

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    October 7, 2023
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    July 22, 2023
    Stargazing in New Jersey Hero

    13 Nice Spots for Stargazing in New Jersey

    February 14, 2023
  • December Night Sky Hero
    Night Sky Guide,  Featured

    13 Must-See Astronomy Events in the December Night Sky (2023)

    November 20, 2023 / 5 Comments

    While December is a month of extremes – cold and dark in the northern hemisphere and opposite in the southern – it's also one of the best months of the year for amateur astronomers and stargazers. Whatever drives you out to enjoy the night sky this month, be sure to bundle up – even in the southern hemisphere, it gets chilly at night...

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    September 18, 2023

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    13 Must-See Astronomical Events in the July Night Sky (2023)

    June 20, 2023
  • Stargazing in Nevada Hero
    State Stargazing Guide

    7 Noteworthy Spots for Stargazing in Nevada

    November 18, 2023 / 1 Comment

    As a travel writer, I'm perhaps not supposed to have favorites. But the more I explore Nevada, the Silver State, the more it becomes one of my favorite places – and it's especially great for those of us who love activities surrounding the night sky: there are almost countless great places for stargazing in Nevada...

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  • Northern Lights in Europe - Giuseppe Milo via Flickr
    Aurora Guide

    The 21 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Europe This Winter

    November 16, 2023 / No Comments

    If the northern lights are on your bucket list, you're not alone. This unique astronomical event is unforgettable – and luckily there are lots of places to see it around the world. Europe is one of the best places to try and see the aurora borealis. In this post, I'll detail all of the best places to see the best northern lights in Europe...

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  • Stargazing in Rhode Island Hero
    State Stargazing Guide

    9 Remarkable Spots for Stargazing in Rhode Island

    November 13, 2023 / No Comments

    As you likely know, certain places are just better for stargazing than others. Less urban density is good; undeveloped public lands are better. So when I say there are spots for stargazing in Rhode Island, you might raise an eyebrow. After all, The Ocean State is right in the heart of the most densely populated part of the United States, and is a geographically small state further limiting the options...

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