A range of gorgeous skywatching targets are visible to the naked eye in city skies.

The month is packed with skywatching highlights—including six visible planets, an annular solar eclipse, and the Milky Way’s bright core returning to view in the Northern Hemisphere.

NASA outlines February night sky events, including Artemis II launch timing, Orion visibility, planetary alignments after sunset, and lunar phases observed throughout the month.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. October typically brings frequent and intense displays of ...

Our galaxy will make for a particularly splendid sight on the dark nights surrounding the new moon phase on Aug. 23. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Case in point, 62 percent of 27,000 travelers surveyed in a 2025 travel predictions report by Booking.com said they plan to travel for stargazing, making it a popular travel trend in 2026, too. In ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Warmly-dressed skywatchers with clear skies should brace for ...

The night was cold and clear, no wind, and the only sound was boots crunching on snow. Just half an hour after parking my car at the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area, I reached Sandy’s Lookout, a ...