So spectacular is the nighttime sky above this monument that it holds the distinction of being the first IDA-designated dark sky park in the world on March 6, 2007.

Bisbee is the 22nd dark sky place in Arizona, and among 155 in the U.S., many of them clustered in the Southwest. It earned certification after a six-year-long community effort led by Bruce Syrett.

First images from new observatory bring night sky to life ‘like never before’ - The images reveal millions of twinkling stars and dusty galaxies in bright jewel tone hues ...

Deep in the mountains of Central Idaho lies one of the darkest nighttime spots in the US. It's the country's first gold-tier Dark Sky reserve, and it's a fascinating place to stare at the stars.

It’s the fainter stuff like Milky Way star clouds, nebulae and galaxies where dark skies are needed for the best views and photos. As important as a dark sky is the condition of the air above us.

Super blue moon makes rare appearance 00:37. As millions of stargazers around the world looked at the sky Wednesday night, they saw a full moon appearing larger than average.

A rare "super blue moon" will be lighting up the night sky at the tail end of August 2023. While blue moons usually look like ordinary full moons, they sometimes can give off a blueish tint.

Moonless nights, dark sky parks, more: What to know to see Milky Way galaxy this summer. ... so don't expect to see the Milky Way exactly how it looks in gorgeous pictures online.