A severe geomagnetic storm​ that hit the Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night made the northern lights visible across a large ...

New research has revealed for the first time the full extent of how "Artificial Light At Night" (ALAN) is increasing carbon ...

There’s a good chance the Northern Lights will make another appearance tonight after they could be seen across the country on ...

A new study has found that living in areas with more artificial light at night may increase stress in the brain, inflame ...

The Riverside Nature Center partnered with Friends of the Night Sky to host a "Celebrate the Night" event promoting the ...

Kate Frederick, a WCU student working with Prof. Gagné, has recorded alarming levels of illumination with her phone’s light meter, notably from Valley Forge National Park and West Chester car ...

The Northern Lights may be visible on camera — and possibly to the naked eye — across 12 northern U.S. states and Canada as soon as it gets dark on Monday, Oct. 27, according to a forecast from the ...

After examining 13 million hours of light exposure data, researchers found that experiencing bright light during the dark hours can significantly increase the risk of heart failure and heart attack.

California-based start-up Reflect Orbital has applied for a government license to launch a giant mirror to space next year. The mission is meant to be the first step in the company's ambitious plan to ...

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The Orionid meteor shower will peak overnight between Monday, Oct. 20, and Tuesday, Oct. 21. A new moon phase will give the Orionids center stage. The Florida Panhandle should have a relatively ...