Light is essential when navigating the dark, but too much of it can lead to some adverse effects. Light pollution is defined ...

This month's night sky is filled with close-range meteors, swirling nebulas, and prime stargazing conditions. Here’s when you ...

These dark sky sanctuaries, reserves, parks, and trails invite you to immerse yourself in the wonders of our night skies.

Sky watchers have two prime nights to catch the June full moon at its brightest before it dims to 98% illumination ...

Comparison showing the effects of light pollution on viewing the sky at night (Jeremy Stanley/Flickr/Wiki Commons)International Dark Sky Places is an international program of independent third ...

A superbright Mars is currently visible alongside Regulus, the "Heart of the Lion" star located around 79 light-years from ...

The first dazzling images have been released from the National Science Foundation and Department of Energy’s Vera C. Rubin ...

Firefly Viewing Nights return to the Arboretum with evening hikes, expert talks, and a rare chance to see lightning bugs.