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 ...

NASA's SPHEREx has mapped the entire sky in 102 infrared colors, revealing hidden details about galaxies and the early universe.

The month brings a strong lineup of celestial sights, including a supermoon, meteor activity, and several close moon-planet ...

Find out what's up in your night sky during January 2026 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

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?

INDIANA, USA — As soon as the sun sets, step outside and look up to witness a rare celestial event: full planetary alignment. Between Feb. 23 and Feb. 28, 2025, all seven planets will align in the ...

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 I stumbled over rocks through pitch darkness, following a guy I had just met online, I began to question my life choices. It was the middle of the night, and I was wandering through a remote desert ...

Even the best stargazing apps—perfect for the new iPhone 14—are a form of cheating. They stop you from learning what's in the night sky and instead keep your eyes firmly glued to your smartphone’s ...

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 ...