The stars are disappearing. We’re losing natural darkness. It’s happened rapidly, but just slowly enough that it’s hard to notice. But once your eyes open to the vanishing dark, you see it everywhere. Can we bring back the night sky?
The Vanishing Dark Credits
Produced, edited and mixed by Vanessa Lowe. Additional mixing by Kent Sparling.
Thanks to Paul Bogard, author of The End of Night and editor of Let There Be Night.
Thanks to Hilary Brown, of The Richmond Smart Lighting Coalition. And thanks to Adam Lenz from the City of Richmond, California.
Music
Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling
Also by Kent Sparling:
No Decision, from Camphor and Caraway
Tamarind Cup, Half Full, from Camphor and Caraway
Clock Tower, Unreleased
March of the Beetle King (remix), Unreleased
Latimer’s Angel, Unreleased
Bloomlight, Unreleased
Garden Music, Unreleased
Two Moons Orbit, Unreleased
Fades, Unreleased
Episode Artwork: Robin Galante
Links to Information About Light Pollution
International Dark Sky Association
SciShow video: The Strange Scourge of Light Pollution
Sea Turtle Conservancy article on effects of light pollution
National Geographic article on effects of light pollution on wildlife