Although this phenomenon brings the moon closer to Earth, don’t expect to see it in Texas — this phase keeps the moon hidden in the dark sky, making it invisible to the naked eye. Still ...

You can also just stargaze on your own during a nighttime visit, with the help of a star chart app like Stellarium. "A lot of the western states naturally fit the ticket to become a Dark Sky park ...

Dark Sky International says there are about 230 places around the world showing "strong support" for dark skies, and they created an interactive map for users to see if they live in a place ...

NASA sky chart showing the planetary lineup visible after dark in January 2025. Mars will disappear behind the moon on January 13, and on January 17 and 18, Venus and Saturn will appear very close ...

Dark sky areas—parks, communities ... bring a red light so as not to disturb their night vision, and a star chart to help decipher what they’re seeing above them. Binoculars are also great ...

SEQUIM — International Dark Sky Week, billed as “a worldwide celebration ... Readers can view a map of international light pollution that “creates a sky glow that can blot out the stars ...