Under the Milky Way: the astronomers fighting to keep the night dark
As cities brighten the sky, a global movement is campaigning to protect our view of the stars.
By SKAAH Media Webdesk, Newsroom
· 2 min read
For most people alive today, the Milky Way is something seen only in photographs. Light pollution has erased it from the skies above most cities.
A growing network of astronomers, ecologists and town planners is trying to change that, designating dark-sky reserves and campaigning for smarter street lighting.
The benefits go beyond stargazing: researchers say artificial light at night disrupts migrating birds, insects and human sleep.
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