This is the spectacular moment a shooting star flashed across the night sky in Scotland. Dramatic footage captured by Adrian ...

An exposure longer than about 25 seconds will start to show star trails and capture their movement as they travel across the night sky, so experiment with timings. Generally, the rule of thumb is to ...

Ever gazed up at the stars and felt that magical awe wash over you? As cities grow brighter, it’s becoming harder to ...

Mercury is notoriously difficult to see from Earth, thanks to its proximity to the Sun. But on July 4, Mercury reaches its ...

In a 2023 survey of 634 visitors of nine International Dark Sky Parks, 61.8% of Utah's state and national park visitors participated in a night sky recreation activity.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Get ready to see shooting stars streak across the night sky during one of the best celestial shows of the year -- the Perseid meteor showers. The Perseids are the most ...

With light pollution increasing by 10% every year and an estimated 80% of the world population impacted by it, fewer and fewer people have regular access to a truly dark night sky.

To celebrate International Dark Sky Week 2025, we've put together a list of 10 night sky objects visible over the coming days that showcase the majesty of the post-sunset realm.

The starry night sky is a marvel but a dwindling one. On average skies are getting 10% brighter each year from increasing light pollution, defined as the excessive use of artificial light that can ...

How dark is dark? When you go outside on a clear, moonless night, you can see not only lots of stars but also the black space between them—literally space, in this case.