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Editor’s Note: El Paso Matters is partnering with Gigafact to produce “fact briefs” that examine claims about issues shaping our community. The Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky ...
According to the International Dark Sky Association, 99% of the public in North America and Europe can’t experience a natural night sky. Thanks to evergrowing populations and increased light ...
In spring 2022, this region was designated as a "dark sky reserve," meaning it's an area where not only is the sky dark, but there are policies in place to help preserve the nighttime sky.
Arizona’s dark sky cities are turning the state into a top astrotourism destination. Valley 101 explores why visitors prefer traveling here after dark.
Sky Center President Seth McGowan spoke with WAMC’s North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley about what it takes to receive that certification from the International Dark Sky Association.
You really need a dark sky site and binoculars to see this nifty sky sight. May 5-6: The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, which favors observers in the Southern Hemisphere, peaks on these dates.
The park is an excellent dark sky site and the park’s rangers conduct a variety of activities for you to enjoy. Virginia State Parks. NOVAC General Meeting, George Mason University.
This Oregon destination remains a must-visit for stargazers, with or without a dark sky title Published: May. 08, 2025, 7:00 a.m. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS behind the observatory.