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...
15 Must-See Astronomy Events in the December Night Sky (2021)
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...
The 6 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Greenland
Some destinations are easy to get visit; you need to hop on a plane, get a passport stamp, and enjoy the culture, history, or food you came to experience. When it comes to destinations where you can see the aurora, even some of those are easier to get to than others. It's relatively easy, for example, to visit Iceland or Norway to see the northern lights. Greenland on the other hand? Not as easy...
The 11 Best Places to Go Stargazing in Chicago
Chicago is called America's "Second City," in part because it is often eclipsed by the bright lights and pizzazz of New York City further east. But don't let that fool you: Chicago is still a very bright city – speaking from the perspective of light pollution and its impact on stargazing in Chicago (and the surrounding area)...
The 7 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Sweden This Winter
Beautiful countryside, delicious fika and coffee breaks, and the chance to see the world's best aurora from an ice hotel... Who's in? Canada, Norway, and Iceland may get all the limelight, but Sweden is a great destination for seeing the northern lights – and it's much less crowded during the aurora season since people flock to other countries...
