Light Pollution Is Erasing the Night Sky and It’s Affecting More Than Astronomy ...

Oklahoma now has its first official "dark sky park" where people get a chance to look at the stars without light pollution.

While the recent mission to the moon has come to a close, people are being encouraged to keep their eyes upward this week. It is International Dark Sky Week, a global event highlighting the importance ...

For most of human history, darkness was a constant. The rhythms of nature, wildlife behavior, and even human sleep evolved under predictable cycles of day and night. In the past century, however, ...

Smith College professor James Lowenthal can’t pinpoint the exact moment when he became a dark sky advocate, but over time, his interest in reducing light pollution has evolved into “a labor of love ...

Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. The cool night air tickles your skin. The tall grass ...

Being aware of the night sky even as you walk, even through a city, can give you a grounding in learning bright stars, constellations and how the night sky changes. When you purchase through links on ...

Since 2010, Global Astronomy Month has been celebrated every April. It is a worldwide celebration of stargazing, science and the wonders of space. Founded by Astronomers Without Borders, as a ...