Trip planners
Where to go, where to stay and what to book for the sky's biggest shows.
Best places to see the Geminids 2026 near major US cities
Where to watch the Geminid meteor shower on the night of Dec 13–14, 2026: dark-sky parks within a drive of LA, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, NYC, Philadelphia and DC, plus where to stay.
Where to watch a SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral
The best places to watch a SpaceX Falcon 9 or Falcon Heavy launch from Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center — free viewing spots, KSC viewing, boat tours, and hotels in Cocoa Beach and Titusville.
Vandenberg launch viewing in Lompoc, California
How to watch a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base: public viewing spots in Lompoc, current closures, fog tips, and hotels in Lompoc, Santa Maria and Solvang.
Egypt eclipse 2027: Luxor tours and hotels
Book your trip for the August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse in Egypt: why Luxor gets over 6 minutes of totality, Nile cruises, Valley of the Kings tours, and where to stay on the East and West Banks.
Spain eclipse 2027: where to stay for totality
Where to stay for the August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse in Spain: Tarifa, Cádiz and Málaga totality durations, why Seville and Madrid miss out, and a Tangier day-trip option.
A Tromsø northern lights trip this winter (2026–27)
Plan a Tromsø northern lights trip for winter 2026–27: dark-Moon dates, polar night, how aurora chases work, and where to stay in Tromsø.
Sydney total solar eclipse: July 22, 2028
A total solar eclipse over Sydney on July 22, 2028: about 3 minutes 50 seconds of totality in the mid-afternoon. Timing, weather odds, viewing ideas and where to stay.
The best US dark-sky parks for stargazing
The best International Dark Sky Parks in the US for stargazing and Milky Way photography — Big Bend, Death Valley, Great Basin, Natural Bridges, Cherry Springs and more — with tours and nearby stays.