The night sky at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge. Laurel Ladwig . The main difference in the International Dark-Sky Association’s new urban designation is that the site doesn’t have to ...

As the mercury rises, the urban heat penalty grows, especially at night. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2021 / 12 / 211216083246.htm ...

Technology has no doubt improved urban nightlife, making outdoor spaces safer and more accessible after dark, but it's a double-edged sword. These same advances have eroded the beauty of the sky.

Lurking in the night “Our urban green spaces really come alive at night,” said Richter. She described species we may not expect, like the American mink, river otters and green tree frogs, ...

The park sitting at about 8,520 feet (2,600 meters) above sea level on the outskirts of Queretaro gives unobstructed access to the night sky. While over 200 dark sky places exist globally, Joya-La ...