Outdoor light at night could be a significant risk factor in Alzheimer's disease, according to new research from Rush. Outdoor light at night could be a significant risk factor in Alzheimer's disease, ...

From chasing the Milky Way to using your eyes as nature intended, here are some often-overlooked truths that make all the difference under the night sky. When you purchase through links on our site, ...

Being aware of the night sky even as you walk, even through a city, can give you a grounding in learning bright stars, constellations and how the night sky changes. When you purchase through links on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The northern lights fill the sky with green ribbons of ...

If you're in Washington state and missed seeing the northern lights over the weekend that resulted from a "severe" G4-level geomagnetic storm, you'll get another chance on Monday night. A second alert ...

Serious stargazing requires planning, right? A dark-sky site, a heavy telescope, a warm jacket. A long drive home. It really doesn't have to be this way. Sure, light pollution maps, Dark Sky Places ...

Maps can show more than just where things are—they can also show how things change. New maps of artificial light reveal a ...

Light pollution is increasing globally, obscuring stars and impacting human and wildlife health. A coalition called Lights Out Wisconsin formed in 2025 to raise awareness and reduce light pollution.

Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," ...

THE ATACAMA DESERT, Chile (AP) — It takes a moment for the eyes to adjust. A faint spark appears in the darkness; then another, brighter one. Soon, stars, planets and entire constellations emerge.

International Dark Sky Week is hailed as a global celebration of the night and a call for less light pollution. In some cities internationally, local governments are trying to find a solution to ...

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