"The Threats to Dark & Quiet Skies: Campus SHINE and beyond"
Vayujeet Gokhale
Rhodes Hall 121, 6-7 p.m.

Space Week will invite the community to look up, discover, and experience the wonder of space through engaging talks, stargazing sessions, and interactive activities.

The night sky is under threat. Light pollution from LEDs has increased 10% annually, while satellites in low Earth orbit have jumped from 2,000 to nearly 10,000 in just a decade. This talk will explore how light pollution and satellite crowding affect astronomy and wildlife, and highlight how the Campus SHINE program is uniting students, staff, and faculty to promote smarter outdoor lighting.

Join us to discover how you can help protect the night sky and make a real difference in preserving our view of the stars for future generations.