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Black Mesa turned off the lights to protect the night sky. Visitors and wildlife are feeling the difference

At the western edge of the Panhandle, Black Mesa is Oklahoma's highest point and one of its darkest. Late last year, the ...
Summit County

‘Get friendly with the stars’: In Colorado, more than 30 places are working toward Dark Sky certifications

On a cool night in August, more than 100 people gathered in a dark corner on Frisco Main Street. The lights at the Frisco Historic Park were out. Phones were tucked away, out of sight. People lay on ...
Space.com

See the Milky Way glow with the stars of the Summer Triangle above Egypt's Black Desert

Deneb, Vega and Altair are among the brightest stars in the night sky. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Astrophotographer Osama ...
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November Has 6 Major Night Sky Events Including the Brightest Supermoon of the Year, Shooting Stars, and Vivid Auroras

With a rare comet and the year’s most luminous supermoon, November promises superb sky-watching. From the beginning of northern lights season to a handful of comets, autumn has been excellent for ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

The week’s events include stargazing parties and educational programming, with a focus on the effects of light pollution.

Following the return of the Artemis II astronauts’ and their circumnavigation around the moon, San Diegans can keep their eyes on the sky this week for a series of events focused on astronomy and the ...
The New York Times

A Dark Sky Paints the Stars in a New Light

A space reporter traveled to Upper Michigan, where she rediscovered a sense of cosmic wonder. The view of the stars from a dark sky preserve in southern Michigan.Credit...Emily Elconin for The New ...
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Astronomers warn that satellites may soon outnumber stars in the night sky—here’s why

A proposed launch of one million satellites could overwhelm the night sky with artificial objects. Light pollution has become a buzzword as interest in stargazing grows and dark skies become ...