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Where did the stars go? How India’s shining cities are dimming the twinkle in our skies – The Times of India

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on October 3, 2026
  • Uncategorized

There was a time when stepping outside after dinner and merely looking up was enough to witness the universe in all its glory. Source: Where did the stars go? How India’s shining cities are dimming […]

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Living on Earth: The Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on October 3, 2026
  • Uncategorized

Our brightly lit modern world is increasingly drowning out the stars. To rediscover what we miss when we can’t look up and see the heavens in their full glory, award-winning author Craig Childs embarked on […]

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En Belgique, le tourisme de nuit se fait attendre – Le Soir

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on October 2, 2026
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Alors que les activités touristiques de nuit gagnent du terrain à l’étranger, notamment pour fuir les fortes chaleurs, la Belgique semble encore tâtonner. Les initiatives existent, mais peinent à s’inscrire dans une véritable stratégie. Source: […]

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Vietnam: Developing the night-time economy in Hà Nội

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on October 1, 2026
  • Uncategorized

Hà Nội has issued a plan for developing the night-time economy in the city. By 2030, the night-time economy is expected to become an important driver of the service sector, contributing around 5 per cent […]

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The night sky is getting 10% brighter every year. We’re forgetting what darkness feels like | Environment | The Guardian

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on October 1, 2026
  • Uncategorized

If more cities start regulating outdoor lighting, we humans could make the environment better for all living creatures Source: The night sky is getting 10% brighter every year. We’re forgetting what darkness feels like | […]

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China’s first Urban Night Sky Place | DarkSky International

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on October 1, 2026
  • Uncategorized

Zhangwu Urban Night Sky has been designated by DarkSky International as China’s first Urban Night Sky Place (UNSP). Source: China’s first Urban Night Sky Place | DarkSky International

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France – Gironde : Le Taillan-Médoc rallume la nuit en profitant du 100 % LED et d’un système de télégestion

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on October 1, 2026
  • Uncategorized

Le Taillan-Médoc met fin à l’extinction nocturne entre 1 heure et 5 heures. La commune rallume après avoir modernisé son éclairage public et adopté la télégestion au point lumineux Source: Gironde : Le Taillan-Médoc rallume la nuit en […]

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Dominican Republic: La ciudad después de las seis: una agenda para la noche urbana

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on September 30, 2026
  • Uncategorized

“El reto no es prolongar la actividad urbana, sino lograr que la ciudad funcione mejor después de caer el sol, siempre al servicio del bienestar de su gente.” Presidente del Concejo de Regidores del Distrito […]

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Spain: ¿Sirve de algo un alcalde de noche? “Una buena vida nocturna beneficia a toda la ciudad”

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on September 30, 2026
  • Uncategorized

Representantes de Ámsterdam, Nueva York, Viena y Cracovia debaten en Barcelona sobre los distintos modelos de gobernanza nocturna en estas urbes Source: ¿Sirve de algo un alcalde de noche? “Una buena vida nocturna beneficia a […]

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Australia – Venues: Sydney Chasing Melbourne’s Night-Time Economy Crown, New Stadiums & Clubs, Collapses, Deals & 12 Meltdowns | The Music

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on September 28, 2026
  • Uncategorized

The latest edition of our regular venues round-up has all the vital information on Australia’s live scene, including award nominations, sales, openings, closures, new deals, and much more. Source: Venues: Sydney Chasing Melbourne’s Night-Time Economy […]

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Media Links

  • Texas cities work to make road signs more visible at night

    October 14, 2026
  • US nonprofit designates Lala Mountain a dark sky site – Taipei Times

    October 14, 2026
  • Morning parties | Du club de nuit au club de jour | La Presse

    October 14, 2026
  • Atlanta, GA: Where Central Time Meets the Midnight Convenience: Atlanta’s Late-Night Economy Powered by Time Zone – Re·Collection

    October 12, 2026
  • Seoul Aims to Turn Its Nightlife Into Global Brand Like K-pop – Seoul Economic Daily

    October 12, 2026
  • Taoyuan’s Lala Mountain becomes Taiwan’s first Urban Night Sky Place – Focus Taiwan

    October 12, 2026
  • La ville la plus « plate » du Canada serait une référence de vie nocturne

    October 11, 2026
  • Whatever Happened to Friday Night? – The Atlantic

    October 10, 2026
  • Hanoï donne un nouvel élan à ses nuits

    October 10, 2026
  • La nuit n’est pas un jour comme les autres, un marché à conquérir – Libération

    October 10, 2026
  • France: Quimper prolonge l’éclairage public nocturne

    October 9, 2026
  • L’économie nocturne de Hô Chi Minh-Ville : comment générer des revenus sans perturber le sommeil des habitants ?

    October 9, 2026
  • Conférence-débat. Éteindre la ville, rallumer le débat | Université de Bretagne Occidentale

    October 9, 2026
  • Un sommet pour dynamiser la vie nocturne au pays | Radio-Canada

    October 9, 2026
  • Congo: Kinshasa : salles de fêtes, bars et boîtes de nuit bientôt soumises à un « contrôle numérique » (Gouvernement provincial)

    October 9, 2026
  • UK: Newcastle City Centre nightlife tax axed ‘with immediate effect’

    October 9, 2026
  • Dominican Republic: Buscan potenciar la economía de la Ciudad Colonial cuando cae la noche

    October 7, 2026
  • We’re living in a world that never gets fully dark, and paying a price for it | News | nbcrightnow.com

    October 5, 2026
  • Vietnam: Où vont les touristes après 22h ?

    October 5, 2026
  • France: À Orléans, quelles pistes pour améliorer la vie nocturne ? La Jeune chambre économique rend sa copie – La République du Centre

    October 4, 2026

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