When millions of people turn off their lights for Earth Hour each year, something remarkable happens in the night sky above ...

Finding nocturnal adventures in Massachusetts can be tricky, but like the moon and the stars, they are out there.

Imagine waking up one morning to find that Earth’s atmosphere has vanished—gone, as if erased by an invisible hand. Suddenly, ...

However, because of the area's remoteness, high elevation, and dry climate, it also preserves stunning night skies. Mayo Dark ...

Globally, the visibility of stars (an indicator of the level of light pollution) decreased by 7-10 percent per year from 2011 to 2022. The visibility of the night sky in New Zealand appears to be ...

A 2012 bill to expand dark sky preserve designations on state land in Michigan included a one-sentence prohibition on forming any in the Upper Peninsula.

Palestinians say they are being terrorised and pushed out of their homes and land, and the Israeli authorities are turning a blind eye to what a human rights group calls "ethnic cleansing".

9 night sky events to see in June, from a strawberry moon to interstellar clouds This month's night sky is filled with close-range meteors, swirling nebulas, and prime stargazing conditions.

We’re asking you to look at a painting you’ve probably seen before: “The Starry Night ” by Vincent van Gogh. (Sign up here to be notified about future challenges, which are published on ...

Take back the night: Establishing a “right to darkness” could save our night skies Dark sky proponents mull the rights of nature to battle light pollution. Here's how it would work ...

Are 7 planets having a rare alignment in our night sky? News of this unusual celestial event has been flooding social media in the last several days. But what will you really be able to see?