Recent research says feeling awe is critical to our mental health - just like joy and other positive emotions. Studies also show being outside in nature is good for us. Now, we’re learning that the ...

This video is no longer available. Gazing at twinkling stars against a dark sky is one of life’s simple pleasures — now Virginians will have a yearly reminder that light pollution can compromise the ...

Editor's note: Este artículo está traducido al inglés. Merely 30 miles from the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip sits Boulder City, a quaint town with a near-perfect view of the shining stars ...

Oregon is suddenly abuzz with dark skies, a campaign that has naturally led right up to Dark Sky Week. This year, April 2-8 is not only International Dark Sky Week, a celebration of natural light and ...

If you're looking for the light, go toward a Dark Sky Place. Away from the artificial light pollution that plagues big cities and suburbs, these areas offer the right conditions for clear stargazing, ...

France’s Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park (PNR) has been officially designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve, recognizing the collective efforts of the region in preserving and ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Oregon Outback has been named the largest international dark sky sanctuary, spanning millions of acres of land to protect wildlife from light pollution, DarkSky ...

Research suggests that experiencing awe can make us feel happier, healthier and more connected — and few things inspire awe quite like a starry night sky. In Michigan, our rural landscapes and miles ...

The anticipation at ObservÉtoiles, an outdoor observatory in the Eastern Townships, had been building for hours. Or was it days? I’d traveled there, along with my husband and 10-year-old son, to watch ...

Somewhere in the cosmic void between Mars and Jupiter, around 111 million miles from Earth, there floats a hulking, rocky lump named Vesta. It’s one of the largest bodies in the asteroid belt, with a ...