The never-before-seen "nova," dubbed V462 Lupi, recently appeared in the constellation Lupus, after suddenly becoming 4 ...

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 ...

Light pollution is another factor to consider, as it can conceal the full picture of the sky. To see the Milky Way in all its glory, you’ll want to keep the Bortle scale in mind. This scale measures ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

About half of all New Zealanders can no longer see the Milky Way in winter due to light pollution from ever brighter cities ...

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