At 03:32 GMT on June 21, 2021, the earth will experience the June solstice. This is the point of greatest daylight for those of us who live in the upper hemisphere. While many people let the summer solstice pass without note, those of us who pay attention to astronomic events know it's an exciting day...

After another cold, grey winter, I'm really looking forward to spring – how about you? Luckily, I know exactly when it will begin: the Vernal or March Equinox will occur at 11:32am ET on Sunday, March 20, 2022. On this day, the sun crosses the celestial equator and day and night are roughly equal. It's a fascinating astronomical event – and one that humans in the northern hemisphere have celebrated for millennia, since this particular equinox ushers in longer days, warmer temperatures, and ground to plant and later harvest...

While everyone can enjoy the wonders of the night sky from their backyard or a nearby dark sky destination, there's nothing quite like visiting an observatory. Observatories offer awe-inspiring views of objects in our solar system and deep space.. Often what we can see at these astronomy centers is better than you'll ever see on our own, even if you own a telescope...

When it comes to stargazing destinations, we all know there are some incredible ones across the globe. Most of us spend our time stargazing near home but occasionally want to travel further afield – and what better way to combine the joy of travel with the wonder of the night sky than by booking a stay at a hotel that's known for stargazing?...

The winter solstice will occur on December 21st, 2020. At this point, the northern hemisphere is tipped away from the sun at the furthest point in our annual orbit. For many of us, it will be a dark and cold day of the year. For others, it’s a time of celebration, to mark the beginning of winter or eventual return of the sun – or both. We’ve collected some of the most interesting winter solstice festivals and celebrations around the world in this post. While many of them are cultural celebrations rather than specific events you can attend, you can learn more about the winter solstice and what it means…

Curious how people mark the equinox in September around the world? These September equinox celebrations will fascinate you!

Halloween is fast approaching… do you have your space Halloween costumes ready? If you’re a space fan but unsure what costume to wear this year, here are three great ideas that you can easily make at home. Bonus? They’re all space-inspired, so you can proudly show your love of outer space however you celebrate Halloween. 1. NASA Astronaut Instantly recognizable, the blue astronaut jumpsuit look is a great space-themed costume for Halloween. When you DIY this costume, you can make it as sexy or unsexy as you like — a real problem for some women who know blue mini-skirt costumes available for sale are simply not practical in space! Buy…