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...
How to Plan a Jasper National Park Stargazing Trip
At 4,335 square miles, Jasper National Park is the second-largest Canadian Dark Sky Preserve in the world, and the largest easily accessible one. The largest one, Wood Buffalo, is also in the province of Alberta, but far more difficult to reach. Jasper is a stargazer’s paradise, and even from the town of Jasper, you can take in star-filled skies and northern lights...
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!...
The 16 Best Places to Go Stargazing in Phoenix
When it comes to stargazing destinations, Arizona is one of the best. With cities and communities committed to preserving the night sky and excellent weather for seeing the stars, it's no surprise that the capital city, Phoenix, is one of the best cities you can live in or visit if you love stargazing...
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...
How to See the 2021 Leonids Meteor Shower
As winter approaches in the northern hemisphere, many of us move into a semi-hibernation: we bundle up in our homes to ward off the cold weather and darkness outside. But there are some good things that come during the dark times of winter – including a string of meteor showers through October, November, and December...
The 15 Best Stargazing Tents to Sleep Under the Stars
We all know: there's not much better than spending an evening enjoying the night sky. One thing that is better is falling asleep under the stars – though it's admittedly not easy to find a place to sleep with an unobstructed view. That's where stargazing tents come in. They allow you to have the least amount of interference between your eyes and the stars overhead while still being safe and secure overnight...
