National parks and designated Dark Sky Places offer excellent opportunities for stargazing and astronomical events. Astrotourism not only provides breathtaking views but also raises awareness ...

With more sightings of the northern lights across the U.S. than usual in recent years, now is an excellent time to make the trek to a Dark Sky Place. Even if you don't see the rainbow of colors ...

On Rum, Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary, the island’s 40 residents have learned to embrace darkness. On Rum, Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary, the island’s 40 residents have learned ...

COPPER HARBOR, MI – This dark sky festival showcases the spectacular stargazing of Michigan’s northernmost peninsula. The third annual U.P. Dark Sky Festival is scheduled for April 24-26 at ...

Oregon is noted for having the largest dark sky sanctuary in the world, as well as the best national park in the US for stargazing, and now, multiple towns are being recognized as official dark ...

“Those are places that are going to be fairly disconnected from large communities, but it’s a place where you’ll see the Milky Way very clearly,” says Dan Oakley, the chair of the Dark Sky ...

Woosley, the owner of the Stargazer Inn in Baker & Great Basin National Park, Nevada, is one of the state's dark sky lovers working to introduce millions of Americans to the importance of our ...

France’s Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park (PNR) has been officially designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve, recognizing the collective efforts of the region in preserving and ...

Symphony Under the Stars is one of many events at the annual Dark Sky Festival (17 October to 2 November 2025) held in Jasper National Park, one of the world's largest and most accessible dark sky ...

Since 2020, the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales have been designated Dark Sky Reserves, and this week the Dark Sky Festival is celebrating its 10th year. The festival includes more than 100 ...