Auriga (the charioteer) doesn’t get the same press as other winter constellations such as the mighty hunter Orion or the Zodiac star-patterns of Taurus and Gemini. But its leading light, Capella, is ...

Known for its clear skies and brilliant stars, New Zealand is on track to become the world’s first "dark sky nation".

Losing the dark isn’t just about the stars. It has dire consequences for human health as well as the natural world. Your browser does not support the video tag ...

Stargazing is a magical experience to enjoy across B.C.'s beautiful backyard, but urban centres display only a portion of the glittering sky jewels. Light pollution obscures the night sky in bustling ...

One of the glories of the night sky is on full display this month – but hidden from many of us by the curse of light pollution. On a moonless night, take yourself far away from streetlights and other ...

On a cool night in August, more than 100 people gathered in a dark corner on Frisco Main Street. The lights at the Frisco Historic Park were out. Phones were tucked away, out of sight. People lay on ...