While recent research shows the night sky is getting brighter every year across North America, the Big Bend area in Texas has ...

In two recent studies, researchers suggest a weakening ocean current system is to blame for a persistent cold spot in the ...

Recent research shows the night sky in North America is getting brighter every year – on average, researchers say, you can see about 10 percent fewer stars than the year before.

Solar flares can affect us on Earth, and radiation from this flare caused a shortwave radio blackout. A map released by the ...

In the United States, 99 percent of us live in areas impacted by artificial light pollution. While dark skies are essential for many nocturnal creatures and ecosystems, recent studies have also ...

Fireworks may dazzle, but they also pollute the air, disrupt wildlife and pose health risks. Some North Carolina cities are ...

Fireflies light up the night sky at New Canaan Land Trust's Marvin, Massarella, & Friends Firefly Sanctuary in New Canaan, ...

A map showing changes in ocean surface temperatures between 1901 and 2022. The blue dots represent the "cold blob." Environmental Protection Agency / NOAA ...

Ottawa backyards sparkled with firefly activity last summer. This year, they're largely absent — and data gaps are leaving ...

Light pollution is a camera's worst enemy when it comes to night sky photos. The darker the surroundings, the better your camera can read the sky. Here's a light pollution map to find a dark place.

With a regular camera, photography experts told National Geographic that a wide-angle lens, an aperture or F-stop of four or less and a focus set to the furthest possible setting is recommended. NOAA ...