Light pollution

Get to an area with low light pollution and look towards Orion to see the meteor shower, says BBC Weather's Sophia Herod.

Some local protestors are concerned a new wind turbine development could damage the area's dark sky park.

The Dark Skies Project aims to cut electricity consumption to protect wildlife, officials say.

Amateur photographer Lee Nuttall said the light-pollution free skies over Cornwall were essential.

While a number of UK national parks have dark sky status, there is not yet a designated dark sky city.

Astronomer Richard Darn says smartphones are making stargazing and astronomy more accessible.

The Cranborne Chase National Landscape in Wiltshire works with farmers to reduce light pollution.