Bellis and other volunteers from the group helped visitors view sights like the moon, Mars, and the Hercules Cluster, a tight ...

There are several reasons why some places might be seeing more of these glowy beetles this summer. The first is wet weather.

Lightning bug populations may be on the decline in Illinois and the U.S. Here's a look at why and how you can help.

When millions of people turn off their lights for Earth Hour each year, something remarkable happens in the night sky above ...

Well-designed lighting lets people see at night while reducing negative impacts of artificial light on pollinators and birds.

The Adirondack region is taking steps to preserve its dark night skies, with a proposed bill aiming to reduce light pollution across New York State ...

GROVELAND — As many Lake County residents already know, in 2023 Groveland became the first community in Florida and the southeastern United States to become a certified International DarkSky Community ...

Light pollution is rampant, and it can make stargazing nearly impossible. Luckily, there’s an interactive, online tool that can help you find the darkest skies in your area.

While recent research shows the night sky is getting brighter every year across North America, the Big Bend area in Texas has fended off the light glow that washes out starry nights.

This region, from Alpine and Fort Davis to Marfa and Terlingua, takes pride in its designation as a dark sky reserve. The courthouse in Alpine is lined with fixtures that mitigate light pollution.

Over the last several years, astronomers and conservationists in the region have worked with cities and counties on lighting ordinances to reduce light pollution. They have also convinced oil and gas ...