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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very ...

Once you know how to use a star map, finding your way around the night sky is easy. Credit: Creators.com illustration I’ve been finding my way around the night sky with a star map for more than six ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. In the wake of 2024’s total solar eclipse and rare displays ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Are you struggling to find the comets in the evening sky?

The year is filled with wonders for stargazers, including a "devil" comet visible to the naked eye, prime-condition meteor showers, and a total solar eclipse. The "devil" comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, seen ...

If you want to stargaze in Morehead, use this chart to determine the best times to view the night sky. The chart illustrates cloud cover, light pollution and other factors that affect stars' ...

Night Sky 11 is an impressive planetarium in your pocket, with an interface that's easy to read and manipulate, even for beginners. Why you can trust Space.com Our expert reviewers spend hours testing ...

Six planets are lining up in a row from our Earthly view of the cosmos, in a spectacle that'll be visible in January through to February. Reading time 2 minutes Stargazers are in for a treat as six ...