Starry night sky over the Glenorchy Wharf Shed in the Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary, New Zealand. New Zealand has a new Dark Sky Sanctuary, a special designation for natural areas with ideal ...

You might remember last September, when Beaver Island was designated a Dark Sky Sanctuary, one of only 22 in the world. Well, I came back to the island to celebrate another milestone, the Michigan ...

International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) - April 21 - 28, 2025 - is a worldwide event that draws attention to light pollution, promotes simple solutions to mitigate the issue, and celebrates the ...

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As ...

Tucked between Denmark and Sweden in the Kattegat Strait, the remote island of Anholt has just been designated with the prestigious status of International Dark Sky Park, a recognition granted by ...

Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, and hidden gems like Goblin Valley State Park are great places to stargaze. Plan your visit around a new moon, when there will be less light in the ...

Standing under a starry sky, gazing up at the wonder of the cosmos, is a foundational human experience and one that has shaped our storytelling and cultures for millennia. Looking at the night sky is ...

If you're looking for a summer getaway to enjoy stargazing, Michigan offers plenty of remote areas to check out. Michigan's four internationally recognized dark sky areas are part of DarkSky ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Pisgah National Forest and PARI offer top stargazing with minimal light pollution. Gorges State Park and Grandfather Mountain provide ...

As Dark Sky Week approaches (21–28 April), and with April celebrated globally as Astronomy Month, there’s no better time to step outside and lose yourself in the beauty of the night sky. Home to the ...

Already famed for its dramatic landscapes and spirit of adventure, New Zealand has added another world-class destination to its map: the Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary. Spanning nearly 50,000 ...