Light pollution9 Nov 2025Further rural spots gain 'dark sky friendly' statusThe three North Yorkshire communities are the latest to be recognised over efforts to reduce light pollution.9 Nov 20252 Oct 2025How to see the Orionid meteor showerGet to an area with low light pollution and look towards Orion to see the meteor shower, says BBC Weather's Sophia Herod.2 Oct 202518 Jul 2025Fears over impact of wind farm lights on Dark Sky Park Some local protestors are concerned a new wind turbine development could damage the area's dark sky park.18 Jul 20253 Jul 2025Georgian street gets 'dark sky-friendly' lightsThe Dark Skies Project aims to cut electricity consumption to protect wildlife, officials say.3 Jul 20251 Jun 2025Amazing Milky Way images captured over CornwallAmateur photographer Lee Nuttall said the light-pollution free skies over Cornwall were essential.1 Jun 20255 Mar 2025Hopes York could become first UK 'dark sky city' While a number of UK national parks have dark sky status, there is not yet a designated dark sky city. 5 Mar 202516 Feb 2025Festival to celebrate 'inky skies and sparkling stars'Astronomer Richard Darn says smartphones are making stargazing and astronomy more accessible.16 Feb 202527 Dec 2024Dark Skies: Leaders of unique reserve issue pleaThe Cranborne Chase National Landscape in Wiltshire works with farmers to reduce light pollution.27 Dec 202420 Oct 2024Car park 'scenery blight' case to go to High CourtCampaigners want to challenge Greater Anglia rail company over the 'hideous' Essex development.20 Oct 2024...
![The northern lights. Vivid colours of yellow-green and pink scattered through a dark night sky with light cloud cover. A shadow of a person [centre] is facing away from the camera while looking up at them. They are surrounded by dark shrubbery.](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/1d1e/live/700664c0-62e7-11f0-964a-ff2f7d0da737.jpg.webp)
