In 1809, something darkened skies, cooled the Earth, and left a mark in the ice but no one reported a major eruption. This quiet mystery may be one of the most powerful volcanic events we never saw.

Powering Up Dark Skies GFCA and Fairfax County plan to protect against light pollution. “The observatory has an Orientation Room used for educational programs.

As someone who has spent many nights chasing dark skies (and trying to get good star photos like the one above), I’ve found some of the best places near San Diego to soak in the skies. I live in ...

Anna Levin offers a fascinating read about our place in a mysterious world and a connection to something bigger than ourselves—a grand sense of darkness, transformation, and awe.

If you want to go on a stargazing adventure, there is no better place than the Florida Keys, one of the darkest places on the U.S. East Coast and home to the only winter star party in the U.S.

Those dark, clear skies have "propelled" Chile to become the world's "astronomical powerhouse", but starwatchers have warned that this status is "under immediate threat".

Nevada is one of very few places left in the country where there is so little artificial light the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye.

From her home in Baker, Nevada, Elizabeth Woosley can see Andromeda, the nearest galaxy to the Milky Way, with her naked eye. But she's one of the lucky ones as America's dark skies are rapidly ...

Arizona statutes require cities to curb light pollution But few cities document their efforts or why its important The Dark Skies movement stretches across the nation ...

Astrotourism is growing in popularity as more people seek out dark skies to experience celestial wonders. National parks and designated Dark Sky Places offer excellent opportunities for stargazing ...

CERRO PARANAL, Chile, - Chile's pristine, dark desert skies, world-renowned for astronomy, are at risk of being outshined by urban and industrial development according to astronomers. Angel ...