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

You may have seen reports late last month about a new study showing how too much light at night is affecting birds — the latest sign of a problem that has implications for us, too. The study’s ...

Light pollution significantly impacts our connection to the stars and poses risks for future generations. This video explores light pollution's effects on astronomy, human health, and wildlife while ...

It takes a moment for the eyes to adjust. A faint spark appears in the darkness; then another, brighter one. Soon, stars, planets and entire constellations emerge. Before long, a whole galaxy ...

Global light pollution has increased by at least 49% over 25 years, new research shows. This figure only includes light visible via satellites, and scientists estimate the true increase may be ...

When a 1994 earthquake knocked out power across Los Angeles, thousands of anxious residents called local emergency services to report a strange, silvery cloud stretching across the darkened sky. What ...

About 80% of Americans can't see the Milky Way due to artificial light pollution. A new study shows where it has gotten worse.

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 ...

Outdoor lighting for buildings, roads and advertising can help people see in the dark of night, but many astronomers are growing increasingly concerned that these lights could be blinding us to the ...