Monuments aligned to the heavens
Star maps and the art of pathfinding
Myths painted on a dark canvas
The modern struggle to see the dark
007skaty Globe at Night
Count the shining stars to map the fading night, / A million open eyes can save the dark sky's light.
007skaty Space telescopes escape Earth's atmosphere to capture clear views of the cosmos.
007skaty A 2023 Science study shows global night sky brightness increased 9.6% annually from 2011 to 2022, robbing future generations of starlight.
007skaty DarkSky International designates official reserves to protect stargazing sanctuaries from light pollution.
007skaty Focus your telescope on distant stars to discover how astronomers map the night sky.
Dark sky island: Sark, a tiny island in the English Channel, became the world's first designated 'Dark Sky Island' in 2011, having no streetlights.
According to a 2023 study, by what annual percentage is global sky brightness increasing?
007skaty Florida sea turtles crawl toward bright streetlights instead of the ocean, while millions of migrating birds collide with illuminated skyscrapers.
What percentage of North Americans are estimated to be unable to see the Milky Way?
Which direction must light fixtures point under strict dark sky preservation laws?
What is the name of the global citizen-science project that tracks light pollution?
Why is ground-based citizen data often more accurate than satellite data for light pollution?
What acronym do scientists use for artificial light at night that disrupts ecosystems?