SpaceX, Blue Origin and others want data centers in orbit. Scientists warn the constellations could create huge rings of light across the night sky. Progress - but at what cost? www.pcmag.com/news/if-orbi... #OrbitalDataCenters #LightPollution #Space #Tech #NightSky

If Orbital Data Centers Take Off, Brace For Giant Rings In The Night Sky

Scientists are starting to visualize what these space-based data centers would look like over Earth when they'd occupy a special 'sun synchronous orbit,' potentially creating massive artificial rings.

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At Sherwood Observatory for the launch of Mira's Moon! 🌙 Dr Sarah Crick's debut children's book a magical, rhyming adventure to Enceladus packed with real space science. Perfect for budding explorers! 🚀🔭 📚 amzn.eu/d/0iijcQSf #MirasMoon #ChildrensBooks #SpaceScience #Astronomy #BookLaunch

We're back at our local Sherwood Observatory today, volunteering at a book launch event! Excited to be supporting the observatory and celebrating great science writing. More info and photos will follow… #SherwoodObservatory #BookLaunch #Volunteering #Astronomy #ScienceOutreach #DarkSkies

We should repost the bonkers out of this foolish decision to cut the funding. 👀 #astro #jodrellbank #manchestereveningnews

Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans@astroroyalscot.bsky.social · 6d ago

The full text of the letter and signatories (which includes scientists too like @chrislintott.bsky.social @jimalkhalili.bsky.social, your main-man Prof Brian, and yours truly) is published in the Manchester Evening News. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news...

Perseid Meteor Shower — UK Peak nights: 12–13 August 2026 New Moon on 11 Aug = virtually moon-free, pitch-dark skies Up to ~100 meteors/hour expected This should be the best Perseid show in years. Get away from city lights and simply look up and enjoy! #astro #perseid #lookup #meteor

Quick shot of tonight’s Moon from Whitby 🌕 #moon #luna #whitby #astro

Amber LED street lights could save millions of insects. New research shows 1800K amber LEDs cut insect attraction by ~40% compared to standard white LEDs, emitting almost no blue light. The study tracked 71,000 bugs across 6 German railway stations. #LightPollution #Insects #Wildlife #DarkSkies

Researchers may have solved a problem caused by artificial street lights

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Not the greatest shot, but managed to catch the moon briefly between the clouds in Whitby last night. Clouds rolled in and out most of the evening. #moon #whitby #astro

Wow what a resource! We’ve just had a private tour 😉 and I maybe doing a talk from here in winter ⭐️🔭🪐#DarkSkyAmbassador #astro #darksky

Glow-worms introduced to new South Downs site to benefit from dark skies #savethenight

Hunting for the Strawberry Moon this week? 🍓

Artificial light is keeping coral reef fish awake at night 🐠 #ALAN

Fruit bats commuting along river corridors use treeline silhouettes - a single unshielded bridge lamp can break landmarks across whole colonies. #Wildlife #AstroGlade

Who’s here waiting for the dark skies again?. Roll on Astro Darkness. I’m patiently waiting for the nice dark evenings again. #darkskies #astro #silentlywaiting #astrodarkness #savethedark

Light pollution could be making your hay fever worse! A new study finds that artificial light at night may extend pollen season by up to two months in cities. Read more: www.snexplores.org/article/ligh... #LightPollution #Allergies #PollenSeason

Got pollen allergies? Light pollution might make them worse

Light pollution in North American cities seems to be tricking plants into releasing pollen for longer periods each year.

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Wildlife needs real night too - insects, birds, and turtles navigate by natural light cues we can help preserve. #Nature #savethedark

Tonight’s Moon - Nottinghamshire, UK - 🔭👀

Do one thing this weekend to help reduce light pollution - check your security lights and angle them correctly downwards to prevent upward light spill, no one is attacking you from space, also check they are not set to sensitive to disturb nightlife animals. #LightPollution #DarkSky #SaveTheNight

A darker street is not the goal. A smarter-lit street is. The UK can cut glare, save energy and protect night skies by aiming lights down, using timers and avoiding bright white LEDs. #DarkSkies #SaveTheNight #UK

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Northumberland Coast gets £227k funding to battle light pollution

Some money will be used for tilted benches on the Northumberland coast for a better night-sky view.

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Your eyes adapt for real darkness in minutes - a neighbour’s stray flood can reset that progress in seconds. #Stargazing

Last nights moon. 1 minute of raw video stacked. 🔭 #moon #lunar #astro #photo #seestar #saturday #april

Tonight’s moon. Taken just now.. 🔭👀💕 #moon #lunar #astro #nottinghamshire #darksky

Moon time just now 🔭👀💕 #lunar #moon #observatory

It had to be done, how beautiful is the moon looking tonight. Just now from my backyard. (Nottinghamshire, UK) #moon #astro #moonshot

Little solar action today 🌞 ⚠️ Never look at the sun without using the correct equipment or training. #solar #hydrogenalpha #sol

Is that sun in the sky I see… #daytimeastronomy #solar #solarscope #hydrogenalpha ⚠️Don’t look at the sun without specialist equipment. This is not a regular telescope!!

Our nocturnal friends need the dark to. Light pollution disrupts the migration and hunting patterns of many animals. By dimming or removing unnecessary lights, we protect our local ecosystems and help keep nature thriving. #DarkSky #AnimalHealth

Did someone say clear night ahead? Just preparing this one for the evening! Whats your planned targets tonight? #SherwoodObservatory #astro #jupiter

The night sky was meant to be seen, shared, and quietly respected. Good lighting is simple. Use only what you need. Aim it down. Keep it soft. Let the dark exist where it should. We don’t need more light. We need better light. #DarkSkyWeek #SaveTheStars #LightResponsibly