A study published this week suggests that light pollution has increased significantly, but that countries with policies in ...

Artificial lights at night brightened up planet Earth by 16% from 2014 to 2022, a new study using satellite images has found.

The most dramatic brightening was in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. Study also shows light loss in warzones including ...

Earth’s nights are steadily getting brighter overall, but the changes vary dramatically by region. Rapid urban growth is ...

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 ...

In the United States, the West Coast is witnessing rising brightness linked to population growth and economic activity. On ...

Daily satellite observations show a global increase in nighttime brightness due to artificial lighting, with distinct regional changes. From 2014 to 2022, a 16% uptick was noted, propelled by ...

Can Hoya's budget-friendly Starscape filter reduce light pollution and take your night city shots and astro pictures to the next level?

Good sleep hygiene calls for, among other things, a cool, dark and relaxing environment. It turns out the dark part is key to helping prevent heart disease. People who are exposed to more artificial ...

Morehead State University physics faculty and students are partnering with the Rowan County Public Library to host a hands-on ...

New York lawmakers want to make it easier to see the stars with a bill to combat light pollution and keep neighborhoods darker at night. The Dark Skies Protection Act, which is making its way through ...