09/20/2023
Interesting Read!
“Noctalgia." - Sky Grief
The loss of the night sky has several tangible and cultural impacts. Cultures around the world and throughout history have used the sky as a springboard for the imagination, painting heroes, monsters and myths in the constellations. The loss of that access and heritage is a loss of part of our humanity. Many animal species are suffering as well. What good are night-adapted senses in nocturnal species if the night sky isn't much darker than the daytime sky? Researchers have identified several species whose circadian rhythms are getting thrown off, making them vulnerable to predation (or, the reverse: the inability to effectively locate prey).
'Noctalgia' is a feature of the modern age.
