Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The core of the Milky Way in Sagittarius low in the south ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Astrotourism is a rapidly growing travel trend for 2025, but ...

On a cold winter night in a rural area, I looked through a scope to see the rings of Saturn for the first time. Connecting grade school science book descriptions with a real-life view amazed me. Even ...

Oregon has been abuzz with dark sky news lately. Over the last few years, we’ve seen announcements of new Dark Sky Parks, Dark Sky Communities and the biggest Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world — all in ...

These dark sky sanctuaries, reserves, parks, and trails invite you to immerse yourself in the wonders of our night skies. Here’s where to go. Both urban and rural areas are darkening their skies to ...

At the northern tip of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where rugged cliffs jut out toward Lake Superior, Keweenaw County is known for its rich biodiversity and opportunities for outdoor recreation. One of ...