On a clear night far from city lights, the Milky Way stretches overhead as a pale band, yet most of the sky between those stars looks almost perfectly black. That darkness is not just a backdrop for ...

From glowing comets to ancient galaxies, autumn's night sky is filled with celestial treasures. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

On May 10, 2024, something unusual happened. Babak Tafreshi packed up his camera equipment and drove just an hour north of his home in Massachusetts to photograph the northern lights. For the first ...