Stress and anxiety are common conditions in the world population, international mental health data show. While the exact sources of stress differ around the world, real and perceived dangers—including from weather-related events—can make people feel uneasy and fearful over what the future might hold.

In an era dominated by digital screens and fast-paced living, the therapeutic and healing powers of time spent in nature are becoming more recognized by medical professionals, parents, educators, and spiritual leaders.

Gazing up at the twinkling night sky can be awe-inspiring; its breathtaking complexity and enormity, its beauty and tranquility, are beyond compare.