That light pollution washes out the dark night sky, making it harder to see stars and constellations at night. ... Here is an interactive light pollution map to get a closer look where you live.

International Dark Sky Week 2023 runs from Saturday, April 15 and Saturday, April 22, with astronomers shedding light on the need for dark skies.

Sadly, 60% of the world's population has already lost access to the night sky thanks to light pollution. Across Europe and the U.S., that number climbs to nearer 80%.

More information on light pollution is available from the International Dark-Sky Association. Here are some other light pollution links: Maps of Artificial Night Sky Brightness ...

The map overlays light pollution data from the International Dark-Sky Association onto more than 340,000 campsites to reveal the places that offer the darkest skies. Other ways to find dark skies ...

One look at a light pollution map Dark Sky Map can be pretty upsetting. Whole swaths of the earth, especially in North America, Europe and Asia have basically erased the night sky. Probably the only ...

Unlike many environmental challenges we face, light pollution has a straightforward solution, Princia.org’s Rushil Kukreja ...

To earn and keep the certification, it retrofitted thousands of lights to reduce glare and shine downward, and maintains a certain level of sky quality. It is among more than 145 dark sky places ...

Light is essential when navigating the dark, but too much of it can lead to some adverse effects. Light pollution is defined ...

More travelers are seeking out the feeling of awe from the night sky, with 60% of travelers saying they're considering visiting a low-light pollution destination, according to Booking.com's 2025 ...

Dark sky parks must have robust educational programs to teach the public about the harms of light pollution. On top of that, getting dark enough skies often requires changing light fixtures.

"They helped us develop dark-sky and astronomical programs. We hope the programs help people learn about the benefits of managing light pollution and get people excited about the night sky," she said.