Why do pictures of Earth taken from the Moon show a black sky with no stars? Can the stars only be seen with an atmosphere? Farris W. Bruce Hesperia, California.

Light pollution, the term for the brightening of the night sky by unnatural lights, is increasing globally. In North America, only 20% of people can see the Milky Way, generally in rural areas ...

Some stars may transform into black holes without exploding into supernovae. Now, astronomers have finally spotted it as it happened. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

While the sun may not always shine over North Yorkshire, it is recognised as one of 200 places in the world where the stars sparkle brightest. Since 2020, the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales ...

If you’re in the Americas, then you’ll be able to witness this rare black moon on December 30, when the new moon begins its rise around 5:26 p.m. EST. If you’re in Europe, Africa, or Asia ...

Binary stars often appear as a single object in the night sky to the naked eye, but can often be detected with telescopes and the data they provide.

Light pollution is increasing globally, and having a negative impact on wildlife and humans. But according to DarkSky International, the solutions are surprisingly simple.