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fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

The Lyrid meteor shower creates a light show for Earth Day. Here's how to get the best view

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on Earth Day, offering excellent viewing conditions in California despite light pollution challenges.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
East Bay food

The best U.S. trains for stargazing trips, including 2 in NorCal

Stargazing trains offer a remedy to light pollution by providing access to dark-sky areas for optimal celestial observation.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago
Wine

The World's Newest Dark Sky Sanctuary Is On This Island Nation-Here's What It's Like to Visit

Tāhuna Glenorchy is New Zealand's new Dark Sky Sanctuary, ideal for stargazing and preserving natural darkness.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago
Beer

This U.S. State Has the Most Dark Sky-certified Spots in the World-Making It a Must-visit Stargazing Destination

Utah is a prime destination for stargazing due to its dark sky certification and natural beauty.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

The Lyrid meteor shower creates a light show for Earth Day. Here's how to get the best view

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on Earth Day, offering excellent viewing conditions in California despite light pollution challenges.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
East Bay food

The best U.S. trains for stargazing trips, including 2 in NorCal

Stargazing trains offer a remedy to light pollution by providing access to dark-sky areas for optimal celestial observation.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago
Wine

The World's Newest Dark Sky Sanctuary Is On This Island Nation-Here's What It's Like to Visit

Tāhuna Glenorchy is New Zealand's new Dark Sky Sanctuary, ideal for stargazing and preserving natural darkness.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago
Beer

This U.S. State Has the Most Dark Sky-certified Spots in the World-Making It a Must-visit Stargazing Destination

Utah is a prime destination for stargazing due to its dark sky certification and natural beauty.
more#stargazing
#satellites
fromColossal
3 weeks ago
OMG science

A Stunning Image of the Australian Desert Illuminates the Growing Problem of Satellite Pollution

Satellite trails in photographs highlight the increasing light pollution caused by the proliferation of satellites in space.
fromTheregister
1 week ago
OMG science

AST agrees to Dark and Quiet Skies pledge with NSF

AST SpaceMobile is collaborating with US astronomers to reduce satellite brightness and limit their impact on astronomical observations.
fromColossal
3 weeks ago
OMG science

A Stunning Image of the Australian Desert Illuminates the Growing Problem of Satellite Pollution

Satellite trails in photographs highlight the increasing light pollution caused by the proliferation of satellites in space.
fromTheregister
1 week ago
OMG science

AST agrees to Dark and Quiet Skies pledge with NSF

AST SpaceMobile is collaborating with US astronomers to reduce satellite brightness and limit their impact on astronomical observations.
more#satellites
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Portland food

Palo Alto to consider new 'dark sky' ordinance to reduce light pollution. But how far will it go?

Palo Alto may implement a 10 p.m. curfew on outdoor lights to combat light pollution and protect natural night environments.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

'Dark Skies': Nurturing a Sense of Wonder Beyond Ourselves

Recognizing our connection to the universe enhances emotional health.
Light pollution is a significant threat to our appreciation of the night sky.
Anna Levin's work inspires deeper understanding of our position in the cosmos.
#astronomy
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Chile's perfect skies for stargazing under threat from giant chemical plant

The Atacama desert's dark skies are threatened by an industrial-scale green hydrogen project near key observatories.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

This New 'Astro Trail' in Arizona Is Located in One of the 'Astronomy Capitals of the World'-and Makes Stops at Observatories, State Parks, and More

Tucson is recognized for its dark skies due to strict light pollution regulations and is launching an Astro Trail for stargazers.
fromNature
1 month ago
Environment

Light pollution threatens fleet of world-class telescopes in Atacama Desert

The proposed green hydrogen plant in Chile could severely impact astronomical observations due to increased light pollution.
fromNature
1 month ago
OMG science

Daily briefing: About 1% of children have genetic paternity other than that recorded by history

The proposed green energy plant in Chile jeopardizes major telescopes due to increased light pollution and vibrations.
Astronomers warn of 'devastating, irreversible' effects on observatories from the project.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Chile's perfect skies for stargazing under threat from giant chemical plant

The Atacama desert's dark skies are threatened by an industrial-scale green hydrogen project near key observatories.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

This New 'Astro Trail' in Arizona Is Located in One of the 'Astronomy Capitals of the World'-and Makes Stops at Observatories, State Parks, and More

Tucson is recognized for its dark skies due to strict light pollution regulations and is launching an Astro Trail for stargazers.
fromNature
1 month ago
Environment

Light pollution threatens fleet of world-class telescopes in Atacama Desert

The proposed green hydrogen plant in Chile could severely impact astronomical observations due to increased light pollution.
fromNature
1 month ago
OMG science

Daily briefing: About 1% of children have genetic paternity other than that recorded by history

The proposed green energy plant in Chile jeopardizes major telescopes due to increased light pollution and vibrations.
Astronomers warn of 'devastating, irreversible' effects on observatories from the project.
more#astronomy
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dark side of bright nights taking toll on forgotten invertebrates

Light pollution has severe ecological impacts, particularly on nocturnal invertebrates and food chains.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Bevis Marks: Angela Rayner calls in skyscraper plans which 'could leave UK's oldest synagogue in darkness'

Ministers halt plans for a 43-storey office block in London due to concerns over its impact on the historic Bevis Marks synagogue.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Light pollution is shrinking the brains of city-dwelling spiders, study says

Light pollution negatively impacts brain development in city-dwelling spiders, affecting their foraging and navigation abilities.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
9 months ago
Design

lee ufan's arles museum investigates global loss of night in exhibition by djabril boukhenaissi

The À ténèbres exhibition by Djabril Boukhenaïssi at Lee Ufan's museum explores the global decline of the night due to light pollution.
fromArchDaily
11 months ago
Design

How to Reduce Light Pollution With Street Light Design?

Light pollution from urban areas, contributed by inefficient light fixtures, hinders the visibility of the Milky Way for much of the population.
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