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Light is essential when navigating the dark, but too much of it can lead to some adverse effects. Light pollution is defined ...
Aotearoa New Zealand officially celebrates Matariki for the fourth time, marked by the reappearance in the night sky of the ...
A superbright Mars is currently visible alongside Regulus, the "Heart of the Lion" star located around 79 light-years from ...
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 ...
The first dazzling images have been released from the National Science Foundation and Department of Energy’s Vera C. Rubin ...
This month's night sky is filled with close-range meteors, swirling nebulas, and prime stargazing conditions. Here’s when you ...
Firefly Viewing Nights return to the Arboretum with evening hikes, expert talks, and a rare chance to see lightning bugs.
About half of all New Zealanders can no longer see the Milky Way in winter due to light pollution from ever brighter cities ...