Nevada City pushes for Dark Sky certification to protect night sky In a world that's growing brighter by the year, one small gold rush town is working to keep its night dark and its skies full of ...

In Toronto, spotting Orion’s Belt is a small miracle. The Big Dipper? Maybe, if you can catch it between condo towers and ...

“In 1958, Flagstaff created the world’s first ordinance regulating how much light could go into the night sky.” In 2001, the town became the first International Dark Sky City.

But on a clear, cloudless night, free from the glow of city lights, it can be easy to see stars, planets, constellations, and even the Milky Way — as long as the sky is dark enough.

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.

The city of Liberty Hill hit a new milestone after it was designated an International Dark Sky Community. This means the city is now preserved for its nighttime environment.

Rubin’s camera captures 3.5 degrees of the sky, more than most telescopes can map. Each image takes 15 seconds to capture and only two seconds to download.

The visibility of the night sky in New Zealand appears to be following a similar trend. Between 2012 and 2021, the area affected by light pollution grew at a rate of 4.2% above the global average.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Space lovers, you'll want to turn your eyes to the night sky on Friday for a special sight. Five planets should be visible to the naked eye Friday evening. You'll be able to ...