The 12 Best Spots for Stargazing in Des Moines
When most people think of Iowa, they might not know anything at all – after all, Iowa is one of the common "flyover" states. For those of us who know better and have been to the Hawkeye State, we can think fondly of Iowa's verdant rolling hills, passionate sports fans, and dark starry skies...
The 29 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Canada This Winter
Whether you're planning a trip to see polar bears in Manitoba or city-hopping through the southeastern cities like Montreal and Toronto, Canada is a wonderland for cultural and outdoors experiences. It's also the most popular northern lights destination in North America. With so much space, you might wonder: how and where can I see the northern lights in Canada...
How to See the 2022 Draconids Meteor Shower
Meteor showers are one of the most exciting astronomical events you can experience. You stand out under a starry sky, patiently waiting and watching the countless pinpricks of light over head, and then – suddenly! – a streak of light flashes across the sky, as a tiny piece of cometary debris enters and burns up in the earth's atmosphere...
The 21 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Alaska This Winter
Alaska: The 49th State. The Last Frontier. The Land of the Midnight Sun. The Best Place in the United States to see the Northern Lights. The state where I grew up. To say I love Alaska is definitely an understatement, and the chance to see the northern lights is just one of many reasons. If you want to see the northern lights (or aurora borealis) in Alaska, you're not alone...
11 Must-See Astronomy Events in the October Night Sky (2022)
In the northern hemisphere, October evokes thoughts of crunchy leaves, jack-o-lanterns, and yes, even those pumpkin flavored drinks and treats. It also signals a full turning of the seasons; after the equinox in September, we're into aurora season – and it turns out to be meteor season too! This year, the October night sky is going to be a great one...
The 13 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Finland This Winter
Among Scandinavian countries, Finland is often overlooked. People love Denmark with its delicious food, Sweden with its striking design, and Norway is one of the world's top aurora destinations. Meanwhile, Finland is easily just as good (or maybe better) when it comes to seeing the northern lights – plus you can enjoy dog sledding, sauna breaks, and delicious Finnish pastries when you're not out looking for the aurora borealis!...
9 Fascinating September Equinox Celebrations Around the World
For those of us who love astronomy, the equinoxes are an overlooked but pivotal part of the astronomical year. On these two days – which occur in September and March – there's a special balance in the world. People in millennia past understood that these days were important: they marked the changing seasons from summer to winter (in September) and back to summer (in March). Some of these September equinox celebrations have persisted to the modern day...
The 15 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Norway This Winter
When you think of where you can see the northern lights, where do you picture yourself? For most people, the answer is Norway! The first major northern lights destination in the world, Norway has warmly welcomed visitors in the cold winter months with the promise of seeing the aurora...
4 Easy, DIY Space Halloween Costumes for 2022
Halloween is fast approaching... do you have your space Halloween costumes ready? I'll admit, one of two things always happens to me. Either I forget about Halloween until about October 29th and have to scramble to put together a costume or – more recently, thanks to writing this post a few years ago – I grab my blue astronaut jumpsuit and call it a good...
The 12 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in the USA This Winter
Did you see the news? The aurora will be visible across the northern parts of the globe! If you're living in the northern part of the U.S. and want to see the northern lights in the USA, it's totally possible. You just have to plan ahead to get to an ideal viewing spot...
