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 ...

Many people are familiar with the idea of greening cities, which involves developing and enhancing urban green spaces. But ...

Humans, birds and several other animals are finding it increasingly challenging to experience night-time uninterrupted by artificial light, while some creatures are handling the change better than ...

Are street lights and other skyglow sources affecting your astrophotography? We've rounded up the best light pollution filters for your camera, to help you take advantage of this month's new moon.

The effects of a proposed green-energy facility in Chile could be devastating for some of the most powerful instruments ...

How do light pollution filters work? Do they actually help? Kyle Norris Peoria, Arizona Light pollution reduction (LPR) filters work because many outdoor lighting sources do not shine evenly ...

While a number of UK national parks have dark sky status, there is not yet a designated dark sky city. Astronomer Richard Darn says smartphones are making stargazing and astronomy more accessible.

For much of human history, the rhythms of daily life were dictated by the sun — when to wake, when to work and when to sleep. But that all changed in the 19th century with the advent of electric ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) An bright streetlight casts a multidirectional glow ...