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Erasing the stars: Satellite megaconstellations are a mega problem for Earth and sky
Right after launching, a bunch of satellites heading to join the megaconstellation looks like a string of moving stars going ...
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5 Dazzling Stargazing Destinations within Driving Distance from Major U.S. Cities
Since 1988, DarkSky (previously known as the International Dark Sky Association ... near National Parks — has 11 locations, and now five are officially DarkSky-certified.
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The brightest planets in April's night sky: How to see them (and when)
This dazzling planet, which dominated the evening sky from last fall on through the winter, has now taken up residence ... the month it finally rises in a dark sky, at the same time it is ...
Palo Alto to consider new 'dark sky' ordinance to reduce light pollution. But how far will it go?
The city of Palo Alto is considering new rules to cut out light pollution and they could go so far as a 10 p.m. curfew on all outdoor lights. Reportedly - 80% of Americans can't see the Milky Way ...
Super new moon won't be visible in Texas, but stars will. See map of dark sky communities
A super new moon won't be seen in Texas, but stars will be brighter than ever Saturday. Does Texas have any dark sky ...