Tag: Stars

Search the skies at America’s 5 top campgrounds for stargazing

Sleep under the stars.

Meteor showers, falling stars, and all kinds of constellations have a special way of capturing the world’s imagination. After a day spent exploring the great outdoors, starry skies manage to keep you outside marveling at natural wonders. Camping trips can be the perfect time to luxuriate in some stargazing, but you’ll want to carefully consider where you stay. Not all campsites are made the same, and some places offer clearer and darker skies than others.

So, where should an astronomy-enthused camper stay in the United States? While adventurous and experienced campers can stay anywhere near a dark sky park, other travelers will probably want to stick to established campgrounds. Get the lowdown on some of the country’s best campgrounds for stargazing in the list below.

10 stars of the Packers preseason in 2023

From Kingsley Enagbare to Emanuel Wilson to Malik Heath, here are the stars of the Green Bay Packers preseason in 2023.

The Green Bay Packers beat the Cincinnati Bengals in the preseason opener and took down the Seattle Seahawks in the preseason finale but dropped a suspended game to the New England Patriots over three preseason games this season.

Overall, Matt LaFleur’s team produced a highly entertaining and well-played slate of preseason games. Excellent depth along the offensive line and on the defensive front helped create strong individual performances on both sides of the football.

Here are the stars of the preseason for the Packers in 2023:

Go stargazing at these free national park astronomy events

Enjoy dark skies and bright stars.

Don’t let your national park adventures end when the sun sets. At night, the extra-dark skies over national parks make conditions ideal for stargazing. Experience the magic at one of the many parks offering free astronomy and stargazing events this year.

If you like to look for constellations, national parks are some of the best places to find them. Thanks to low levels of light pollution, many National Park Service (NPS) sites enjoy darker skies and brighter stars than more developed parts of the United States.

Join the NPS in celebrating these brilliant night skies at a stargazing event. Find a calendar of night sky experiences here, and learn more with the list of national park stargazing events below.

Stars, studs and duds from Packers’ 2022 season

The stars, the studs and the duds from the Green Bay Packers’ 2022 season.

The Green Bay Packers fell well short of expectations in 2022, finishing 8-9 with no playoff appearance after winning 13 games each of the first three seasons under Matt LaFleur.

A big reason for the decline: a few of the team’s most important or valuable players didn’t perform up to expectations.

Here are the stars, studs and duds from the Packers’ 2022 season:

Stars, studs and duds from Packers’ win over Vikings in Week 17

The stars, studs and duds from the Packers’ win in Week 17.

The Green Bay Packers demolished the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field to even the team’s record at 8-8 and create a scenario in which a win over the Detroit Lions next Sunday night will clinch a playoff berth.

Here are the stars, studs and duds from the Packers’ 41-17 win in Week 17:

Stars, studs and duds from Packers’ 27-17 loss to Titans

The stars, the studs and the duds from the Packers’ Week 11 loss to the Titans.

The Green Bay Packers fell behind by scores of 7-0, 14-6 and 20-9 and eventually lost 27-17 to the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night at Lambeau Field.

The loss dropped the Packers to 4-7 after 11 games, putting the team’s playoff hopes on life support.

Here are the stars, the studs and the duds from the Packers’ Week 11 defeat:

Stars, studs and duds from Packers’ loss to Lions in Week 9

Highlighting the stars, studs and duds from the Packers’ 15-9 loss to the Lions in Week 9.

Sunday’s 15-9 defeat at the hands of the lowly Detroit Lions represents a new low point for the sinking Green Bay Packers, who have now lost five straight games and are 3-6 after nine games.

A rewatch of the contest showed a team lacking confidence and conviction. And more than anything, this is a Packers team incapable of finishing a drive or executing in a big spot.

Here are two stars, two studs and two duds from the Packers’ loss to the Lions:

A solar eclipse, supermoons, and more mesmerizing astronomical moments from this year

The stars aligned for some spectacular sights.

With Halloween on the horizon, one spooky fact lingers in everyone’s mind. Soon, the year will come to an end. Only a little over two months remain in 2022. While there will be plenty of time ahead to stress about the holidays and reflect on your year, put away those concerns for now and focus on something fun. Today, the world experienced the last solar eclipse of the year.

The partial solar eclipse began on Oct. 25 at 4:58 a.m. and ended at 9:01 a.m. ET. Though the eclipse was only visible in parts of Europe, northeast Africa, and western Asia, people worldwide can enjoy a video of the four-hour eclipse process on YouTube.

If you’re an astronomy enthusiast, check out this For The Win gallery of stunning eclipse images, too. Is one gallery not enough to sate your space curiosity? Check out this list of even more incredible celestial events from 2022.

Stars, studs and duds from Packers’ 14-12 win over Bucs in Week 3

All the stars, studs and duds from the Packers’ win over the Bucs in Week 3.

The Green Bay Packers looked on the verge of an impressive blowout of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road through two quarters on Sunday, but a nose dive by the offense following a turnover and a near-collapse late by the defense forced Matt LaFleur’s team into needing to stop a two-point conversion attempt with 14 seconds left to avoid overtime.

De’Vondre Campbell made the play, and the Packers escaped with a 14-12 victory over Tom Brady and the Bucs.

Here are the stars, studs and duds from the Packers’ big win in Week 3:

See the stars at 14 of the best stargazing locations in the US

Look at the stars, see how they shine for you.

Dedicated stargazers know how frustrating light pollution can be. In a city full of artificial lights, starry skies fade and leave only a handful of the brightest stars and planets visible. Meanwhile, less developed areas enjoy stunning night skies unobstructed by artificial lighting. While good stargazing spots can be found in countless small towns, where are the best places to see the stars? According to the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), International Dark Sky Parks make for an unparalleled stargazing experience.

“An IDA International Dark Sky Park (IDSP) is a land possessing an exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment that is specifically protected for its scientific, natural, educational, cultural heritage, and/or public enjoyment,” the IDA website explains.

If you’re ready for an out-of-this-world stargazing experience, visit these 14 IDSP locations for unbeatable night-sky views.

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