As dark sky sanctuaries grow in popularity, scientists are revealing more of the benefits of darkness—from repairing DNA to improving your mental health. A panorama of dark skies over the desert ...

April 21 - 28 is International Dark Sky Week, a global celebration of the night sky during which like-minded organizations and people take action to raise awareness of an inevitable aspect of ...

Already famed for its dramatic landscapes and spirit of adventure, New Zealand has added another world-class destination to its map: the Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary. Spanning nearly ...

On Rum, Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary, the island’s 40 residents have learned to embrace darkness. On Rum, Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary, the island’s 40 residents have learned ...

A drawing shows the location of a new observatory ... to limit light pollution at Middle Fork River Forest Preserve. A dark sky trail and observatory will be formally unveiled April 26 at Middle ...