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Get ready: How to see tonight’s blood moon and lunar eclipse from Arizona

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 2, 2026

It’s worth waking up before sunrise — there won’t be another total eclipse for nearly three years.

How to see the rare six-planet alignment in Arizona tonight

How to see the rare six-planet alignment in Arizona tonight

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 28, 2026

Here’s when to look for the “parade” of planets.

A mountain with wildflowers in the foreground.

The best desert wildflower hikes near Phoenix

By Phoenix New Times WritersFebruary 26, 2026

Here are 10 hikes — beginner, intermediate and advanced — where you can see the beautiful wildflowers of the Arizona desert.

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Baseball players take the field at Scottsdale Stadium in 1955.

Cactus League spring training in Phoenix: Photos through the decades

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 20, 2026

Spring training has a rich history in the Valley of the Sun. Here’s a look back.

Two women sitting together in Japanese dress.

Your guide to Arizona Matsuri 2026 Japanese festival in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 17, 2026

Everything to know about the free cultural event at Steele Indian School Park on Feb. 21 and 22.

Phoenix hiking etiquette: 5 rules you should know

Phoenix hiking etiquette: 5 rules you should know

By Sara PalmerFebruary 16, 2026

Hiking faux pas are a real thing. Here are some ways to avoid them.

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Two women dressed in steampunk costuming at a Wild West town.

Why this Arizona geek convention is ending after 15 years

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 11, 2026

“The level of care, time and real effort this convention deserves is no longer something we can sustainably carry.”

A garden at sunset.

Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix offers monthly free day

By Jennifer GoldbergFebruary 5, 2026

The Desert Botanical Garden will host its next monthly free day on Feb 10. Here’s how to take advantage of the offer.

Phoenix Idiotarod returns Saturday. How to join the Valley’s wildest race

Phoenix Idiotarod returns Saturday. How to join the Valley’s wildest race

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 4, 2026

“The rules are there are no rules.”

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Will tonight’s SpaceX launch be visible in Phoenix?

Will tonight’s SpaceX launch be visible in Phoenix?

By Matthew BirdJanuary 21, 2026

Look to the skies to see the jellyfish-shaped phenomenon.

Red and pink auroral glow lights up the Arizona night sky behind a prickly pear cactus during a 2025 northern lights display.

Arizona saw northern lights Monday. Can you see it again tonight?

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 20, 2026

We got a faint view of the aurora borealis on Monday.

5 easy hikes for beginners in metro Phoenix

5 easy hikes for beginners in metro Phoenix

By Phoenix New Times WritersJanuary 6, 2026

Did you resolve to hike more in 2026? Get started with these metro Phoenix trails.

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A full moon at night silhouetted by cactus.

When to see Arizona’s first supermoon of 2026 this weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 1, 2026

It’s a bright start to the year’s skywatching calendar.

Phoenix skate shop needs public’s help to give boards to kids

Phoenix skate shop needs public’s help to give boards to kids

By Tom ReardonDecember 29, 2025

Local chain Cowtown Skateboards only has a few more days to hit its charity goal.

When to see Arizona’s biggest stargazing events in 2026

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 19, 2025

A full year of astronomical spectacles awaits skywatchers.

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Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend. How to see it in Arizona

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 11, 2025

The year’s biggest meteor shower brings the brightest fireballs of 2025 in December.

10 best hikes in metro Phoenix

10 best hikes in metro Phoenix

By Sara PalmerNovember 25, 2025

Opt outside and enjoy Phoenix’s beautiful desert scenery with these great hikes.

Can you see the northern lights in Arizona again tonight?

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 13, 2025

Don’t count on it.

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See spectacular photos of the northern lights over Arizona

See spectacular photos of the northern lights over Arizona

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 13, 2025

Across the state, the aurora borealis lit up the desert skies.

A bowling alley.

This metro Phoenix bowling alley has closed after 62 years

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 7, 2025

Glenfair Lanes won’t reopen after closing for renovations earlier this year.

When to see the closest supermoon of 2025 in Arizona tonight

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 5, 2025

November’s full moon is the brightest of 2025. Here’s what time it occurs Wednesday night.

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Major upgrades coming to Waste Management’s 16th hole

Major upgrades coming to Waste Management’s 16th hole

By Curt Arnold | Cronkite NewsOctober 22, 2025

The legendary party spot at the Scottsdale golf tournament is getting a facelift for 2026.

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