When you go outside on a clear, moonless night, you can see not only lots of stars but also the black space between them—literally space, in this case. Given that you can see stars and that the sky is ...

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Astrotourism is growing in popularity as more people seek out dark skies to experience celestial wonders. National parks and designated Dark Sky Places offer excellent opportunities for stargazing and ...

As the glow of artificial light has spread across the world, the number of places dark enough to see a sky rich with stars has shrunk. In North America and across Oregon, only a small percentage of ...

Black Mesa State Park is the first site in Oklahoma to be recognized by an international organization for its dark sky uncluttered by light pollution.

While there is the expression “Once in a blue moon,” once in a while, there is a Black Moon too. Later in August, a rare Black Moon will be seen — or rather, hidden — in the night sky. A Black Moon is ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - On Thursday night, Oct. 10, the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, added lots of color to the otherwise black night sky. The photos around Siouxland were great!

Tonight's new moon—the second new moon in a month—is going to be what scientists call a black moon. These rare moon types are similar to blue moons—which occur when two full moons happen in one ...

An unusual astronomical event is set to happen tonight for the first time in 29 months . The black moon is in the skies from sunset on December 30 and will remain there until the early hours of ...

From nebulas and galaxies to star clusters, the sun and the moon, here’s what to image in the night sky using a smart telescope — and the best one for the job. When you purchase through links on our ...

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