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A polemic new book argues that the night sky is in danger of disappearing to rampant light pollution but, unlike climate change, a simple solution already exists.
Noel Night celebrations in Telluride and Ridgway are coming up soon.
Exmoor's brand new Dark Sky Discovery Hub welcomed its initial round of stargazers during the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) will begin replacing dozens of light poles across 11 city parks this month, starting with Colonel Summers Park at SE 17th Avenue and Taylor Street. The entire project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2024.
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