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

In well-lit areas such as towns and cities, sky glow can be enough to entirely obscure our view of the stars. It is estimated that at least 55% of the population of the UK are unable to see the ...

As Crestone, and the residents of New York City in 1977, can attest, a total blackout will bring back the stars instantaneously. But efforts to tackle light pollution need not be so extreme to ...

As someone who lives near the city, light pollution limits what I see when I look up at night. However, that doesn't mean I can't appreciate the night sky at all. In this guide, I'll show you some ...

Light pollution has long troubled astronomers, who generally shy away from deep sky observing under full moon skies. The ...

"The Milky Way seemed like a million of stars, it was beautiful, it was incredible," the 22-year-old recalled of her summer 2023 trip to the national park, which is also a certified International Dark ...

Light pollution—the needless shining of bright lights into the night sky—has robbed whole generations of the chance to see nature on its largest scale. It is estimated that as many as eighty ...

If you live in a big city, you might have noticed that you have trouble seeing the stars. That's because of light pollution, which happens when artificial light is directed towards the sky and ...

LIGHT pollution is defined as any artificial outdoor light that is excessive, misdirected or invasive. Reducing light pollution does not mean turning off all the lights but being sensible about ...

Montana’s legendary Big Sky offers vast horizons where the stars shine with otherworldly clarity. With some of the darkest skies in North America, thanks to minimal light pollution and high ...