When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn commission. A Rocket Lab Electron rocket launches an Earth-observing radar satellite for Japanese company Synspective on August 2, 2024. | Source: Rocket Lab This article was originally published on The Conversation, which contributed it to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed &… Read More »
Light pollution has become increasingly concentrated and expanded in urban areas, and with the advent of LED lighting, it is increasing by up to 10% per year in North America based on the visibility of stars in the night sky. In our latest research, we found that glow from cities and urban slums can strongly… Read More »
Light pollution has become increasingly concentrated and expanded in urban areas, and with the advent of LED lighting, it is increasing by up to 10% per year in North America based on the visibility of stars in the night sky. In our latest research, we found that glow from cities and urban slums can strongly… Read More »
The skies over the Yorkshire Valleys are a sight to behold (Paul Clark) A few summers ago, while returning from the bar at night, I happened to look up and was amazed to see the Milky Way clearly visible in the sky. I was just a few miles from my home in Brighton and it… Read More »
The Owl at Hawnby at Night – Steve Bell Should I take a flashlight with me? Or maybe some distress flares? I head to the North York Moors, a few miles from the welcoming lights of a town, to spend the night in Britain’s first Dark Sky Friendly Village. Nestled among rural streets, Hawnby (pop.… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. At night, it’s not uncommon to find a mass of moths and other insects circling a porch lamp or street lamp; But according to new research, their reasons for being there are probably quite different… Read More »
Light pollution has become increasingly concentrated and expanded in urban areas, and with the advent of LED lighting, it is increasing by up to 10% per year in North America based on the visibility of stars in the night sky. In our latest research, we found that glare from cities and urban slums can strongly… Read More »
Geminids are one of the “best and most reliable annual meteor showers” of the year – daamcreative This year, sky enthusiasts encountered many astronomical events, from super moons to Aurora Borealis. As 2023 draws to a close, there is still one last spectacular spectacle to experience: the Geminid meteor shower. Famous for its multicolored streaks… Read More »