12 Fascinating Summer Solstice Celebrations Around the World (2023)
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...
11 Interesting Spring & March Equinox Celebrations Around the World
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...
How to Drive the Extraterrestrial Highway in Nevada
There are a lot of great road trips across America, but there's only one that seems specifically designed for fans of space and astrotourists like us: the Extraterrestrial Highway. Whether you believe that alien life exists (obviously), are sure that they've visited us on earth (questionable, but let's talk), or just need a change of scenery and have never explored Nevada before, the Extraterrestrial Highway is a great road trip for fans of space...
15 of the Best Observatories in the U.S. to Visit in 2023
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...
9 Interesting Winter Solstice Celebrations Around the World
The winter solstice will occur on December 21st, 2022. 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...
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...
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 17 Most Amazing Stargazing Airbnbs Around the World
Looking for a night sky getaway? The world is your oyster. The only question is… where will you sleep? How about staying at one of the world’s best stargazing Airbnbs! Luckily there are tons of options. From space-themed hotels to bubble hotels and glamping spots, there are plenty of amazing places where you can stargaze before bed – or even stargaze from bed! If you like staying in Airbnbs, this post is one to help you build out your space tourist bucket list. We’ve scoured the globe to find some of the best Airbnbs for stargazing around the world. Read on to book one (or all) of these stargazing Airbnbs…
What It’s Like to Go to Space Camp [Updated for 2022]
Did you dream of being an astronaut as a kid? Maybe your own kid is completely space-obsessed. Whether you're enduring an endless stream of pleas from your child – or your inner child –, it's time to go to Space Camp...
15 Incredible Spots for Stargazing in Sedona, Arizona
If you love stargazing, there are certain destinations that simply must be on your list. Sedona, Arizona, is one of those places. If you have your heart set on stargazing in Sedona, here's everything you need to know...