The 10 Best Telescopes Under $100 for Beginners
When you just start out as a stargazer, there's a literal universe to discover. And initially, you can make many discoveries by just using your own two eyes and finding a good stargazing spot with dark skies. But as your interest in astronomy increases, you might want to increase your viewing power and invest in some equipments to unlock the deeper secrets of the solar system and beyond...
The 7 Best Places for Stargazing in Baja, Mexico
While Mexico might not be most peoples’ first thought for a place to go stargazing — one part of Mexico in particular actually has some of the best stargazing on Earth. Located on the country’s west coast, the two Baja California States (Baja California and Baja California Sur) have several options for dark sky viewing. The Baja Peninsula is actually considered one of the top 20 places to research the night-sky, according to NASA...
The 12 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Scotland This Winter
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...
The 19 Best Places to Go Stargazing in Atlanta
For some cities, it's really obvious that it's hard to go stargazing there. Towering skyscrapers, loads of light pollution, and notoriously cloudy or rainy weather will affect your chances of stargazing in cities like New York City, Los Angeles, and Seattle, for example. Other cities, like Atlanta, are surprisingly good stargazing destinations. While you can't look straight up from downtown Atlanta to see a sky full of stars, it is possible to go stargazing in Atlanta and the surrounding area...
22 Marvelous Spots for Stargazing in New Mexico
Among the states of the Southwestern U.S., New Mexico is often overlooked – especially when it comes to stargazing and astronomy. While professionals and amateur enthusiasts know that the Land of Enchantment is great by day and has astounding dark skies, most folks who just want to see the stars are more likely to end up looking at sites in Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. And yeah, those states are great – but there's no experience quite like stargazing in New Mexico...
The 11 Best Places to Go Stargazing in Flagstaff
Flagstaff is known as one of the best stargazing destinations in the world and has the accolades to prove it. This town was named the first Dark Sky City in the United States and has been a pioneer in limiting light pollution. Flagstaff enacted the first city ordinance to protect the dark skies in 1958. Its continued effort to protect the night sky was rewarded again when Flagstaff became the first International Dark Sky City in 2001...
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 2021 Geminids Meteor Shower
Want to try and see the Geminids meteor shower this year? Here's what to know – when and where to spot the best meteor shower of the year!
The 9 Best Places to See the Southern Lights in Australia
If you’ve ever heard of the aurora australis, you might wonder: is it possible to see the aurora australis in Australia? They are named for Australia, after all! Yes, it’s possible to see the aurora australis – also called the southern lights – in Australia! You just need to know when and where to go. We’ve put together this huge guide to seeing the southern lights in Australia, including everything you need to know. We’ll explain the science of the aurora australis, the best season to see them in Australia, the states and territories in Aus where you can view the aurora plus where to go in each, and additional…
What to Know About the 2021 Total Solar Eclipse on December 4
Seeing a solar eclipse is one of the most impressive and rare space tourism experiences on earth. Following the 2017 solar eclipse across the U.S., traveling to see an eclipse is an increasingly popular activity for those of us who love space here on earth. Luckily, there are two solar eclipses in 2021 – the second one is on December 4th...
