On one side are astronomers who use ground-based observatories to gather starlight from the depths of the universe. On the ...

Some observatories that used to be dark and remote are now adjacent to bright urban centers. And sending all telescopes into ...

Many astronomers are growing increasingly concerned that these outdoor lighting from roads, buildings and elsewhere could blind us to the rest of the universe.

Light pollution from greenhouses in Essex County in southwestern Ontario is impacting the members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and their Hallam Observatory near Comber.

"They helped us develop dark-sky and astronomical programs. We hope the programs help people learn about the benefits of managing light pollution and get people excited about the night sky," she said.

On Sunday August 10, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will be present in the night sky. According to NASA ...

Some say the rules don’t go far enough. Dorothy Paul, who leads the astronomical society’s light pollution abatement committee, said it’s time for a region-wide regulation.

Time to adjust Once you've verified you have clear skies and you've limited your exposure to light pollution, this is where being patient comes in. As mentioned above, your eyes need some time to ...

Astronomy enthusiasts say they were “profoundly disappointed” Wednesday after county council refused to alter its intersection illumination policy to reduce light pollution. Dan Taylor, a ...

Mae Fah Luang Garden is named Thailand’s first "Dark Sky Conservation Area in a Private Area," a unique achievement in the ...