The night sky isn’t perfectly dark—instead it glows faintly, and the source isn’t exactly local. ... A decently dark site in a rural area has a sky background of about 21 mag/arcsec 2.

Meteor lovers, your annual mid-November treat is almost here. The peak of the Leonid meteor shower will shoot across the sky on Friday night and early Saturday morning (Nov. 17-18).

The full "pink moon" will be rising in the night sky on Saturday, April 12, 2025, although its color won't actually look pink. The moon will also be 100% full on Sunday, April 13.

The much-heralded planet parade of 2025 is reaching its climax – and its end.. This week, seven planets will briefly share the night sky, though there are a couple of caveats to consider: first ...

Ahead of Prime Day on July 8-11, we've rounded up the best star projectors that allow you to enjoy the wonder of the night sky on your bedroom ceiling. When you purchase through links on our site ...