Over time, these stars became known as Wolf-Rayet stars (Charles Wolf was a French astronomer, and helium was first detected by the French scientist Georges Rayet and others), and astronomers came to ...

In a world that's growing brighter by the year, one small gold rush town is working to keep its night dark and its skies full of stars.

The night sky isn’t perfectly dark—instead it glows faintly, and the source isn’t exactly local. Skip to main content. Scientific American. The Universe Fridays. October 3, 2024. 5 min read.

Below are five travel itineraries offered by Vietnam travel agencies for tourists who want personal experiences and cost from ...

9 of the best dark sky destinations 1. North York Moors, England. This designated Dark Sky Reserve is an easy-to-reach spot to see England’s starry skies — visit during one of its two annual ...

Take back the night: Establishing a “right to darkness” could save our night skies Dark sky proponents mull the rights of nature to battle light pollution.

Unlike other Dark Sky Preserves in Canada and the US that have little to no infrastructure or lodging, the eponymous 4,700-person town of Jasper – located within the preserve – allows ...

SEQUIM — International Dark Sky Week, billed as “a worldwide celebration of the dark and natural night” by Dark Sky International, will be celebrated today through April 28. During the past century, ...

Noctourism: why dark sky travel is huge in 2025 – and where to experience it. ... Celebrate the night sky and nighttime adventures, with moonlit walks and star-focused talks to enjoy.

Mars, Jupiter and Mercury will all appear low in the west after sunset. Look for bright Venus low in the eastern sky for about two hours before the sun rises all month long. The crescent moon and ...

If we all work together, future generations can regain some of the pleasures of seeing in the dark. More information on light pollution is available from the International Dark-Sky Association ...