astrotourism

From stargazing to aurora hunting, travelers are chasing an increasingly rare resource: natural night.

A total lunar eclipse and blood moon will be visible in every state on March 3. Use this guide to catch the crimson moon, find the best viewing spots, and learn how to photograph it with your phone.

From nocturnal wildlife safaris to stargazing train rides, a dark sky expert shares her favorite astrotourism adventures around the world.

The best “planet parade” of the year puts Venus, Jupiter, and more on display right after sunset—and you can see most of them with the naked eye.

After at least 50 successful viewings, this is everything I know about seeing (really seeing!) the northern lights. I'll share when and where to go, to which apps to prioritize, and, most importantly, informal hacks for pulling off and photographing a successful chase.

You could see between 60 and 120 shooting stars per hour. Here’s where, when, and how to see the marvel for yourself.

Our astrotourism columnist visited the Oregon Outback for night-sky photography, but found something even more remarkable

The dazzling and elusive aurora borealis may be visible in 17 states again tonight due to a strong geomagnetic storm

America’s largest blackwater swamp is home to more than 10,000 alligators and the only gold-tier International Dark Sky Park in the Southeast

These are best destinations for adventurous eclipse chasers, with tips for making the most of this rare celestial event next year

The moon is getting extra close to Earth, and this stargazing hack will make it look especially big and bright

I took this lightweight, battery-free scope into the wilderness to test its stargazing potential

We polled space-weather experts, astrophotographers, and aurora guides for their top tips for enjoying "solar maximum" — the 11-year peak of Northern Lights activity. Here’s what they said.

Photographer Jay Clue chases dark skies and shares his top tips for shooting the stars and beyond

It's the top shooting-star show of the year, and in 2025, we have the rare chance to view four meteor showers in one night

Admire our galaxy’s dramatic galactic core—a sparkly bulge of stars and gas—while summer’s short Milky Way season lasts

Unleash your inner space nerd at these incredible late-night stargazing festivals, hosted across the U.S. national park system every summer.

This Wednesday, the sun will align perfectly with New York City's skyscrapers. Catch the surreal view with these tips, then add these other urban “henges” to your list.

From the craggy Canadian coast to the deserts of Arizona, these cosmic drives promise around-the-clock awe

A blood moon will be visible across North America in the early hours of March 14, turning the moon a striking color. Stargazers can watch the event from their backyard or make a getaway of it.

From supermoons to a total eclipse to the national park’s biggest and best-attended star parties, these are the must-see celestial shows of the year

You’ll be able to view a rare alignment of planets this month and into February. Our astrotourism expert reveals the best places and ways to see the awesome spectacle.

Stephanie Vermillion is an expert on magical nocturnal experiences, with an upcoming book called ‘100 Nights of a Lifetime: The World’s Ultimate Adventures After Dark.’ These are her favorites.

Sleep in style, and close to the trailhead and slopes, at these jaw-dropping adventure base camps

Astronomers say Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will likely be visible to the naked eye this weekend in the U.S. Here’s how and where to see it.

Our astrotourism expert’s easy step-by-step guide, tips, and gear hacks will set you up for stunning shots

Gazing up at the night sky can be a major stress reliever. Plus, you might even catch a glimpse of something cool.

You’ll be counting stars and catching the Northern Lights at these one-of-a-kind dark-sky retreats

Our astrotourism expert shares tips on how to maximize your view of the year’s brightest meteor shower, peaking on August 12

Thanks to a peaking solar cycle, spectacular auroras will likely appear again in the lower 48 soon. Our expert’s advice will set you up for success to see them.

Our aurora-chasing author (who shot this photo) knows just where to head. Here are the destinations expected to put on the show of a lifetime this year.

As the sun transitions to “solar maximum” in the next three years, it is prime time to spot the aurora borealis—even in the lower 48 states. Here’s where, when, and how to catch the show in our national parks.