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Why does the moon have such an important role in life in the lowcountry? Watch the video below to find out!


Did you know that stars go through lifecycles?  Why is the lifecycle of a star important? Check out the video below to learn more!


Dark Skies and Light Pollution

Posted by: Kristen Marshall Mattson

Tagged in: night skies , herps , birds

Why do dark skies matter?  Why is it important to be able to go outside, look up at the night sky, and see some of the 200 billion stars in our galaxy?

Not only does light pollution degrade the quality of our night skies, but it is harmful to many of the wildlife species that inhabit the lowcountry and beyond.  Click below to watch a short video about light pollution and its effects.  For more information about the importance of dark skies, visit the GLOBE at night website: http://www.globeatnight.org/