Here are snapshots of the new map and how light pollution is affecting the people of Earth. On a clear night, you should be able to see the Milky Way — the only galaxy we call home.

Light pollution not only affects astronomers, it disrupts ecosystems, wildlife and even human health. It typically comes from streetlights, building lighting, advertising and even car headlights.

Originally published on February 14, 2020 3:35 pm . Light pollution is usually associated with big towns and cities. But a new kind of light pollution map shows it’s also a problem in rural ...

Humanity is losing its ability to see the stars. According to an unprecedented new map of light pollution, published by the journal Science Advances in June, some of the most populated areas of ...

The Far Horizons team at the Adler Planetarium launched a balloon from Kankakee River State Park in Bourbonnais in late July as part of a project to map Chicago’s light pollution.

You can help build the best global map of light pollution, the uniquely modern problem that has stolen starlight from most of the urbanized world. From March 22 through April 6, the GLOBE at Night ...

Excessive light pollution may increase our risk of Alzheimer's disease, new research has warned. These associations are particularly pronounced among younger members of the population and ...

With light pollution on the rise, it’s getting harder and harder to find places where you can see the stars at night. A map of Europe illustrates how rare truly dark skies are nowadays. One ...

The biggest culprit in America is the District of Columbia, producing nearly 200,000 times more light pollution than the darkest place in the country, Yakutat, Alaska.

Use the map below to see how bright your backyard is or to find an area that might be darker so you can take full advantage of 2024's meteor showers. Percent brighter than natural dark sky: 0 ...

Some of Drew Carhart’s earliest memories remind him of his love of nature. Not just trees, flowers or birds — but the stars, planets and galaxies visible in the night sky. Fifty years ago ...

You can help build the best global map of light pollution, the uniquely modern problem that has stolen starlight from most of the urbanised world. From 22 March until 6 April, ...