(Linz, November 14, 2011) In the nighttime sky above our cities, the natural radiance of heavenly bodies is increasing being drowned out by the pervasive glow of artificial lighting. There has long been scientific proof that the absence of nighttime darkness has a negative impact on the ecosystem, endangers numerous nocturnal species and impairs the health of human beings. That this euphoria-inducing brilliance also blots out the star-studded heavens at night is another upshot of light pollution, though one that has not received much attention until now. Read more
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Earthlights / Craig Mayhew and Robert Simmon, NASA GSFC / Printversion / Album
