The consequences of light pollution extend beyond the loss of a dark, starry sky. It disrupts the natural rhythms of wildlife, affecting their breeding, feeding, and migration patterns.

Astrotourism “is increasingly sought after and not just in the countryside. People really want to see the sky”, said the president of the Dark Sky Association, Apolónia Rodrigues. Without any actual data on the economic importance of this type of …

The Milky Way has inspired humans for centuries. But with light pollution making it hard to figure out where to go stargazing, more US states are coming forward to protect the future of their night skies. Last month, Nevada’s Senate …