Named the Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary, it is the fifth sanctuary in Aotearoa to get the title, and 25th in the world. The initiative is run by Dark Sky International which certifies ...

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February kicks off what astronomers call “galaxy season” in the Northern Hemisphere. This time of year offers the best ...

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In a celestial event known as a great alignment the five planets will be discernible with the naked eye, but to see Neptune ...

This February, skywatchers are in for a treat. Bright planets such as Venus, Mars, and Jupiter will rule the night sky.