April 21 - 28 is International Dark Sky Week, a global celebration of the night sky during which like-minded organizations ...

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The moon dims, the meteors fly, and the planets dance—these are the most exciting celestial events happening this month.

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For celestial enthusiasts, the past several days have been a celebration of the night. This week is International Dark Sky Week. Founded in 2003 by Jennifer Barlow, then a 15-year-old high school ...