DarkSky-certified glamping resort lures serious stargazers
The Lake Powell-Grand Staircase glamping ground is an ideal gateway to attractions in Southern Utah and Northern Arizona, ...
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Dark skies and epic Winter Star Party — why the Florida Keys are more than just a Spring Break destination
As well as some of the darkest skies on the U.S. East Coast, it's also the nation's southernmost point. At 24.5 degrees north ...
Mother Nature Was Showing Off When She Made These Parks
There’s something grounding about walking through places that remind you how old and complex the planet really is. These ...
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The Sky This Week from March 21 to 28: Galilean moon action
Plus: Observe two stunning spirals, see Venus reappear as a morning star, and enjoy the Last Quarter Moon in the sky this ...
Venus passes between the Earth and sun this weekend — but don't try to look for it
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday during what's called an inferior conjunction. But don't plan on seeing ...
This Newly Found Exoplanet Is So Light, Scientists Don’t Know What It’s Made Of
Astronomers discover a super-Earth and a sub-Neptune 250 light years away from our solar system. These planets offer a ...
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What is the Difference Between Equinox and Solstice?
The difference between an equinox and a solstice is based on Earth’s tilt, affecting daylight length and the changing of ...
The best view of the northern lights involves a lot of travel—but it is so worth it
The aurora borealis has jumped to the top of many travelers' wish lists, creating a tourism boom in the northernmost reaches ...
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‘Space Advertising’ Could Outshine the Stars—Unless It’s Banned First
Astronomers are racing to protect the dark skies as private companies seek to place large advertisements in Earth orbit ...
How to See Rare Dual Visibility of Venus That Won't Happen Again Until 2033
Between March 18 and 21, Venus, the brightest planet in our solar system, will have a rare dual visibility — visible in both ...
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Newfound Exoplanets around Barnard’s Star Resolve Long-Standing Astronomical Quest
Four small, newly discovered worlds are less than six light-years away from Earth, and their discovery reinforces a ...
NASA Launches New Space Telescope and Suite of Solar Satellites
The SPHEREx telescope will create the most colorful map of the cosmos, while the four satellites of the PUNCH mission track ...