International Dark Sky Week is on the horizon, coming up April 21-28. The week leads up to the new moon on April 27, in a ...

For thousands of years, humans gazed upward in wonder at the vast cosmic canvas above. That view is disappearing.

Nevada is one such place, and to preserve ... Sky International says there are about 230 places around the world showing "strong support" for dark skies, and they created an interactive map ...

Society President David Leake said the pitched-roof observatory is better for stargazing than a domed one other than it’s ...

Fortunately, there are solutions that save money and preserve the dark night sky. The most important step is to shield outdoor lighting so it is cast downward. Other measures include putting ...