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Aurora and milky way from the ISS

Watch this mesmerizing video of the Northern Lights as seen from space

By Charlie Lyon published

A NASA astronaut shares his unique view of aurora borealis in a timelapse video

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Perseid Meteor Fireball Streaks Above Pine Trees

Want to watch the Perseids meteor shower this week? These are the most spectacular Dark Sky Places to view it from

By Charlie Lyon published

Make the most of one of the best shooting star displays of the year by heading into the wilderness

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Why you should carry binoculars on every adventure: Person using Nikon Prostaff binoculars

Why you should carry binoculars on every adventure, no matter how big or small

By Matt Swaine last updated

Whether you’re walking, cycling, kayaking or wild camping, binoculars can seriously elevate your enjoyment of the backcountry

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Northern Hemisphere Night Sky: Sky about Tre Cime di Lavaredo

The northern hemisphere night sky: the stars, planets and galaxies to spot this year

By Richard Edwards last updated

13 wonders of the northern hemisphere night sky that you can check out with the naked eye or study with a pair of binoculars

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what is the Aurora Borealis: Alaskan wild camp

What is the Aurora Borealis? Our guide to the magical phenomenon

By Alex Foxfield published

We explain what causes the enchanting Aurora Borealis and guide you on how you can get to see the famous Northern Lights

Nature & Wildlife
Dark Sky Park

New Mexico’s Valles Caldera National Preserve tabbed as International Dark Sky Park

By Brian Metzler published

Certification recognizes the exceptional quality of the preserve's night skies

National Parks & Monuments