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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.

The summer season is adding more brightness to California’s night skies . Following the summer solstice Wednesday, select planets and bright stars will be visible, according to NASA. For the entire ...

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' ...