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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

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

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.

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#stargazing

fromLos Angeles Times

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

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.

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.

fromBusiness Insider

9 months ago

OMG science

The top dark sky parks in all 50 states with the clearest nights to enjoy mesmerizing meteor showers

Dark sky parks and IDA-certified locations offer the best views of cosmic events.

fromLos Angeles Times

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

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.

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.

fromBusiness Insider

9 months ago

OMG science

The top dark sky parks in all 50 states with the clearest nights to enjoy mesmerizing meteor showers

Dark sky parks and IDA-certified locations offer the best views of cosmic events.

more#stargazing

fromABC7 San Francisco

4 weeks 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.

#astronomy

Los Angeles

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.

Astronomers Fight Ads in Space

The emergence of space advertising threatens to disrupt stargazing and astronomy by introducing commercial broadcasts into the night sky.

6 months ago

How Dark Is the Night Sky?

The night sky, while dark, is never completely void of light due to light pollution and atmospheric phenomena.

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

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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.

4 months ago

Science

Wildfires Are Threatening Astronomy, and the Worst Is Yet to Come

Wildfires threaten lives and our connection to astronomical observation, potentially overshadowing light pollution as a greater hazard.

Los Angeles

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.

Astronomers Fight Ads in Space

The emergence of space advertising threatens to disrupt stargazing and astronomy by introducing commercial broadcasts into the night sky.

6 months ago

How Dark Is the Night Sky?

The night sky, while dark, is never completely void of light due to light pollution and atmospheric phenomena.

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

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.

4 months ago

Science

Wildfires Are Threatening Astronomy, and the Worst Is Yet to Come

Wildfires threaten lives and our connection to astronomical observation, potentially overshadowing light pollution as a greater hazard.

Embracing Darkness on the Isle of Rum

Rum, a small Scottish island, is now Europe's newest dark-sky sanctuary, recognized for its lack of artificial light.

UK news

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.

fromWashington Post

6 months ago

This firefly delighted beachgoers. Now it's flickering out of existence.

The Bethany Beach firefly is proposed to be protected due to threats like climate change and light pollution, marking the first firefly listed under the Endangered Species Act.

#alzheimers-disease

OMG science

Light pollution at night may increase risk of Alzheimer's, study finds

Exposure to outdoor light at night is linked to increased Alzheimer's disease prevalence, particularly in individuals under 65.

fromNatural Health News

Alternative medicine

Are bright cities ruining brains? Light pollution linked to Alzheimer's disease

Exposure to nighttime light pollution may contribute to higher Alzheimer's disease prevalence, especially in those under 65.

Light pollution at night may increase risk of Alzheimer's, study finds

Exposure to outdoor light at night is linked to increased Alzheimer's disease prevalence, particularly in individuals under 65.

Alternative medicine

fromNatural Health News

Are bright cities ruining brains? Light pollution linked to Alzheimer's disease

Exposure to nighttime light pollution may contribute to higher Alzheimer's disease prevalence, especially in those under 65.

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