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 ...

While recent research shows the night sky is getting brighter every year across North America, the Big Bend area in Texas has fended off the light glow that washes out starry nights.

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

These dark sky sanctuaries, reserves, parks, and trails invite you to immerse yourself in the wonders of our night skies. Here’s where to go.

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, ...

Scientists Shed Light on the Mysterious ‘Cold Blob’ in the North Atlantic Amid a Search for Its Cause In two recent studies, researchers suggest a weakening ocean current system is to blame ...

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

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 ...

Here's a light pollution map to find a dark place. TripodWhen you take a photo in low light, your smartphone camera takes a hot second to take that photo after you tap on the shutter button.