Articles for tag: Stars

The North Star Isn't the Brightest Star — And It Won't Always Be North

The North Star Isn’t the Brightest Star — And It Won’t Always Be North

Annette Uy

Most people glance up at the night sky and spot what they believe is the brightest beacon shining down on them. They point confidently toward that brilliant light and declare it the North Star, the celestial compass that has guided travelers for centuries. But here’s the thing that might completely shatter your assumptions about our ...

6 High-Elevation Spots in the U.S. for Stargazing Like a Scientist

6 High-Elevation Spots in the U.S. for Stargazing Like a Scientist

Annette Uy

The night sky holds mysteries that have captivated humanity for thousands of years, but most of us rarely see more than a handful of stars through the veil of light pollution that blankets our modern world. Imagine stepping into nature’s own observatory, where the air is thin, the atmosphere crystal clear, and the cosmos reveals ...