But the loss of dark skies is felt far beyond its harmful effects on astronomy. "From the darkness needed for a restful night's sleep to the activities we enjoy beneath the stars, the night plays ...

I spend a lot of time wondering what and who are “out there” in space and whether there is any end to the universe ... Levin’s new book aptly titled Dark Skies sitting in my mailbox.

a time to highlight the value of keeping the night sky dark and to inform folks about the downsides of light pollution, ends Monday. Some of the world’s darkest skies are in the Big Bend region ...