Texas, March 21, 2023. (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer) Light pollution prevents nearly 80% of North Americans from seeing the Milky Way in the night sky, according to a research study published in ...

This summer, photographer Kirk Brandau has taken photos of the Milky Way from different areas in West Texas, including Balmorhea State Park, Davis Mountains State Park, and Big Bend National Park.

While the Milky Way is technically visible year-round, certain times offer better viewing opportunities — especially for ...

Despite the light pollution, the observatory has had some success in reversing the trend, he said. ALSO READ: Severe thunderstorms, large hail threat returns to Texas ... "The night sky is not ...

Light pollution—the needless shining of bright lights into the night sky—has robbed whole generations of the chance to see nature on its largest scale. It is estimated that as many as eighty ...

Light pollution, the term for the brightening of the night sky by unnatural lights, is increasing worldwide. On average, skies are getting 10% brighter each year globally, with the fastest rate of ...

People are losing their view of the night sky all across the globe ... shows that global light pollution has increased by about 2 percent per year from 2012 to 2016. This increase is important ...

Use interactives in this story to see how where you live affects your view of the night sky, and how adapting our lighting can reduce light pollution and improve your night sky view. The ABC is ...