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Only 100 years ago the Milky Way was visible from central Paris. Here’s how we can get the night sky back

Light pollution is the culprit of this loss. But it is a relatively recent problem. In fact, roughly a century ago, the skies above some of even the biggest cities in the world were still dark enough to see the gaseous clouds of the Milky Way and the infinite specks of flickering light shining in the farthest reaches of the universe.

10 August 2024, 09:16 IST

Only 100 years ago the Milky Way was visible from central Paris. Here’s how we can get the night sky back

Only 100 years ago the Milky Way was visible from central Paris. Here’s how we can get the night sky back

Only 100 years ago the Milky Way was visible from central Paris. Here’s how we can get the night sky back

10 August 2024, 09:16 IST

Light pollution: Time to pay attention

Migrating birds navigate by tracking stars and natural night light and the presence of artificial lights confuses them

21 February 2023, 21:10 IST

Light pollution: Time to pay attention

Light pollution: Time to pay attention

Light pollution: Time to pay attention

21 February 2023, 21:10 IST

Time for a light-smart life

There needs to be a balance between the usage of light and making space for darkness, writes Sriram Murali

11 February 2023, 02:25 IST

Time for a light-smart life

Time for a light-smart life

Time for a light-smart life

11 February 2023, 02:25 IST

Dim the lights to save migratory birds

Light pollution is increasing all over the world

19 May 2022, 01:04 IST

Dim the lights to save migratory birds

Dim the lights to save migratory birds

Dim the lights to save migratory birds

19 May 2022, 01:04 IST

Bengaluru No 3 in light pollution

The city ranks among the three worst affected cities in India

17 August 2021, 07:06 IST

Bengaluru No 3 in light pollution

Bengaluru No 3 in light pollution

Bengaluru No 3 in light pollution

17 August 2021, 07:06 IST

The dark side of light

Indiscriminate use of artificial light — from light bulbs in buildings to sodium lamps on streets to glaring neon billboards — has killed the joy of stargazing.

08 April 2021, 20:53 IST

The dark side of light

The dark side of light

The dark side of light

08 April 2021, 20:53 IST

Light pollution: Quietly growing

27 December 2020, 18:35 IST

Light pollution: Quietly growing

Light pollution: Quietly growing

Light pollution: Quietly growing

27 December 2020, 18:35 IST

In search of dark and quiet skies

25 November 2020, 17:21 IST

In search of dark and quiet skies

In search of dark and quiet skies

In search of dark and quiet skies

25 November 2020, 17:21 IST