Megan Eaves-Egenes
@meganeaves.com
Travel & nature writer. New book: NIGHTFARING coming Jan 2026. Editor of Nightscape @darkskyintl.bsky.social. ✨🌌 New Mexican-Brit. China, Central Asia, Southwest US. Desert witch on a rainy island.
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· Jul 14
📣 Cover reveal! My travel memoir NIGHTFARING: In Search of the Disappearing Darkness is coming Jan 2026 (UK, pic 1) & Mar 2026 (NA, pic 2). It’s a journey through the vanishing night in a search to understand darkness from Uzbekistan to New Mexico. Pre-orders open now: linktr.ee/megoizzy
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A moment of silence for all the hail mary press releases landing in journalists' inboxes on December 19th, never to be seen, read or heard from again.
December 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
A moment of silence for all the hail mary press releases landing in journalists' inboxes on December 19th, never to be seen, read or heard from again.
I am freaking out in the best way. Waterstones has put NIGHTFARING on its list of non-fiction books to read in 2026! I am beside myself! www.waterstones.com/blog/the-non...
The Non-Fiction You Need to Read in 2026 | Waterstones.com Blog | Waterstones
From Mary Berry to Patrick Radden Keefe, here is our pick of the non-fiction you need to read in 2026.
www.waterstones.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM
I am freaking out in the best way. Waterstones has put NIGHTFARING on its list of non-fiction books to read in 2026! I am beside myself! www.waterstones.com/blog/the-non...
Well, at least there is a plan.
December 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Well, at least there is a plan.
If you haven't read @jonathancampion.com's book, I really recommend it. Even if you're not into cricket, it's such a heartwarming and at times tearjerking story of an incredible community facing war and devastation, and still finding hope through sport and togetherness. Astonishing tale!
Ask Santa for a copy of 'Getting Out', and keep some beautiful sporting stories alive into 2026:
🏏 The cricketing refugee kids
🏏 The sniper who used to keep wicket
🏏 The batter who saved lives in Bucha
Shortlisted @ this year's @sportsbookawards.bsky.social:
pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/getting-out
🏏 The cricketing refugee kids
🏏 The sniper who used to keep wicket
🏏 The batter who saved lives in Bucha
Shortlisted @ this year's @sportsbookawards.bsky.social:
pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/getting-out
Getting Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War
Getting Out tells how Ukraine's cricketers escaped from Russia's invasion in February 2022, including first-hand accounts of the war. As the foreign-born players fled the bombings, the team’s Ukrainia...
pitchpublishing.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
If you haven't read @jonathancampion.com's book, I really recommend it. Even if you're not into cricket, it's such a heartwarming and at times tearjerking story of an incredible community facing war and devastation, and still finding hope through sport and togetherness. Astonishing tale!
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I think it’s easy to underestimate just how impressive this new map is. We can now see Europe at night in colour! This is mega!
Europe's nighttime glow from space 🌍
This first colour mosaic of the continent at night was created from 7000+ pictures taken by astronauts on the International Space Station.
www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed...
This first colour mosaic of the continent at night was created from 7000+ pictures taken by astronauts on the International Space Station.
www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed...
December 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I think it’s easy to underestimate just how impressive this new map is. We can now see Europe at night in colour! This is mega!
The wonderful Intrepid Travel have 26 new itineraries coming in 2026, and I was privileged to write about their Southern China Highlights tour, on which you'll learn about the secret women's-only language of Hunan province. www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/t...
26 totally new Intrepid trips and experiences for 2026
With over 100 new trips and countless fresh experiences added to Intrepid favourites, 2026 is looking good for anyone seeking adventure.
www.intrepidtravel.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The wonderful Intrepid Travel have 26 new itineraries coming in 2026, and I was privileged to write about their Southern China Highlights tour, on which you'll learn about the secret women's-only language of Hunan province. www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/t...
This week I'm at the UN in Vienna for a conference on dark and quiet skies organised by the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs. This group of people has been working relentlessly for several years to find solutions to the problem of satellite constellations and light and radio pollution. 🛰️🌌
December 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM
This week I'm at the UN in Vienna for a conference on dark and quiet skies organised by the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs. This group of people has been working relentlessly for several years to find solutions to the problem of satellite constellations and light and radio pollution. 🛰️🌌
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
December 8, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
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ICYMI: Oxford University Press has named "rage bait" as its word of the year for 2025 👇 #BookSky
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' as its word of the year
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December 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
ICYMI: Oxford University Press has named "rage bait" as its word of the year for 2025 👇 #BookSky
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The Cold Super Moon still looking great in the predawn purple haze 🌝
December 5, 2025 at 8:07 AM
The Cold Super Moon still looking great in the predawn purple haze 🌝
Did you know that in China, there is a secret language used only by women? It was my privilege to write this piece on nüshu, the women's language of Hunan, and to interview a living master – Li Ailian – for Intrepid Travel. www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/w...
Meet the master preserving a secret women’s language in China
Visit a Nushu expert in the city of Changsha for a lesson in scripted solidarity as part of a new Intrepid experience for 2026.
www.intrepidtravel.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Did you know that in China, there is a secret language used only by women? It was my privilege to write this piece on nüshu, the women's language of Hunan, and to interview a living master – Li Ailian – for Intrepid Travel. www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/w...
My lovely friend @edentravels.bsky.social brings us today to the recently reborn Akku Café in Almaty, Kazakhstan, once the haunt of artists, writers & creatives. I’ve you’ve not yet read Caroline’s books, this piece gives you an idea of why you should! carolineeden.substack.com/p/in-kazakhs...
In Kazakhstan, a Legendary Café is Reborn
once a hub for Almaty's intelligentsia, Akku café is back
carolineeden.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
My lovely friend @edentravels.bsky.social brings us today to the recently reborn Akku Café in Almaty, Kazakhstan, once the haunt of artists, writers & creatives. I’ve you’ve not yet read Caroline’s books, this piece gives you an idea of why you should! carolineeden.substack.com/p/in-kazakhs...
☀️🌑I'm writing a feature on travelling to Spain next August for the total solar eclipse. If there are any eclipse-relevant PRs, brands, astronomers, tour companies or hotels in my network that I haven't already connected with, I'd like to hear about special events, packages, offers, tours & advice!
December 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
☀️🌑I'm writing a feature on travelling to Spain next August for the total solar eclipse. If there are any eclipse-relevant PRs, brands, astronomers, tour companies or hotels in my network that I haven't already connected with, I'd like to hear about special events, packages, offers, tours & advice!
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Early reviews are starting to filter in for NIGHTFARING, and I am so grateful to Jamie Carter at Forbes for including it on his list of the best books for stargazers. What a lovely review from a fellow night sky lover. 🌌🙏 www.forbes.com/sites/jamiec...
2025’s Best Books For Stargazers, Selected By An Astronomy Author
The importance of darkness, solar eclipses, Mars, the Webb Telescope and just how dangerous space is are the subjects for 2025's best books about astronomy and the night.
www.forbes.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Early reviews are starting to filter in for NIGHTFARING, and I am so grateful to Jamie Carter at Forbes for including it on his list of the best books for stargazers. What a lovely review from a fellow night sky lover. 🌌🙏 www.forbes.com/sites/jamiec...
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Introducing '20 SECOND TRAVELS' – my new Youtube channel, launching next week!
Subscribe for some beautiful, strange, short videos from different parts of the world.
Please share, and tag people who might want to follow 🙏🏼
m.youtube.com/channel/UC5F...
Subscribe for some beautiful, strange, short videos from different parts of the world.
Please share, and tag people who might want to follow 🙏🏼
m.youtube.com/channel/UC5F...
20 Second Travels
20 SECOND TRAVELS is a collection of short videos from all over the world, made by British traveller and journalist Jonathan Campion. Coming up: Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Scotland, Turkey, Australia and B...
m.youtube.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Introducing '20 SECOND TRAVELS' – my new Youtube channel, launching next week!
Subscribe for some beautiful, strange, short videos from different parts of the world.
Please share, and tag people who might want to follow 🙏🏼
m.youtube.com/channel/UC5F...
Subscribe for some beautiful, strange, short videos from different parts of the world.
Please share, and tag people who might want to follow 🙏🏼
m.youtube.com/channel/UC5F...
The words you don't want to hear uttered at LHR after the seatbelt sign goes off: "Unfortunately, our stand changed at the last minute to a bus stand." As if you don't already have to walk through the backrooms
of eternity to reach baggage claim, let's add a bus to the equation for max liminal time.
of eternity to reach baggage claim, let's add a bus to the equation for max liminal time.
November 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The words you don't want to hear uttered at LHR after the seatbelt sign goes off: "Unfortunately, our stand changed at the last minute to a bus stand." As if you don't already have to walk through the backrooms
of eternity to reach baggage claim, let's add a bus to the equation for max liminal time.
of eternity to reach baggage claim, let's add a bus to the equation for max liminal time.
Early reviews are starting to filter in for NIGHTFARING, and I am so grateful to Jamie Carter at Forbes for including it on his list of the best books for stargazers. What a lovely review from a fellow night sky lover. 🌌🙏 www.forbes.com/sites/jamiec...
2025’s Best Books For Stargazers, Selected By An Astronomy Author
The importance of darkness, solar eclipses, Mars, the Webb Telescope and just how dangerous space is are the subjects for 2025's best books about astronomy and the night.
www.forbes.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Early reviews are starting to filter in for NIGHTFARING, and I am so grateful to Jamie Carter at Forbes for including it on his list of the best books for stargazers. What a lovely review from a fellow night sky lover. 🌌🙏 www.forbes.com/sites/jamiec...
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen multiple times
Indigo Girls
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Neko Case
Lawrence/Go-Kart Mozart/Mozart Estate
Death Cab
optional bonus: Lyle Lovett
Indigo Girls
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Neko Case
Lawrence/Go-Kart Mozart/Mozart Estate
Death Cab
optional bonus: Lyle Lovett
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen multiple times
Coheed & Cambria
Frank Turner
Bayside
Minus the Bear
Wild Pink
Coheed & Cambria
Frank Turner
Bayside
Minus the Bear
Wild Pink
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen multiple times
Muse
Marc Broussard
Jon Batiste
Joseph
Young the Giant
Muse
Marc Broussard
Jon Batiste
Joseph
Young the Giant
November 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen multiple times
Indigo Girls
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Neko Case
Lawrence/Go-Kart Mozart/Mozart Estate
Death Cab
optional bonus: Lyle Lovett
Indigo Girls
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Neko Case
Lawrence/Go-Kart Mozart/Mozart Estate
Death Cab
optional bonus: Lyle Lovett
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This morning we're hosting a closed-door workshop about potential opportunities, challenges and the road ahead to ensure the UK one day has a presence on the Moon. 🌙 ⤵️
We'll be sharing more about conclusions from the event in the coming weeks and months. 🎉
We'll be sharing more about conclusions from the event in the coming weeks and months. 🎉
November 28, 2025 at 9:53 AM
This morning we're hosting a closed-door workshop about potential opportunities, challenges and the road ahead to ensure the UK one day has a presence on the Moon. 🌙 ⤵️
We'll be sharing more about conclusions from the event in the coming weeks and months. 🎉
We'll be sharing more about conclusions from the event in the coming weeks and months. 🎉
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I’d love to know how Instagram targeting decided this was the ad for me
November 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I’d love to know how Instagram targeting decided this was the ad for me
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🎉 Exciting announcement to kick off the week! 🎉
The @royalastrosoc.bsky.social is pleased to announce that the 2026 National Astronomy Meeting will be held by the University of Birmingham from 20-24 July. 🔭🪐💫
And even better, the call for session-proposal submissions is now OPEN! 🥳⤵️
The @royalastrosoc.bsky.social is pleased to announce that the 2026 National Astronomy Meeting will be held by the University of Birmingham from 20-24 July. 🔭🪐💫
And even better, the call for session-proposal submissions is now OPEN! 🥳⤵️
November 24, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🎉 Exciting announcement to kick off the week! 🎉
The @royalastrosoc.bsky.social is pleased to announce that the 2026 National Astronomy Meeting will be held by the University of Birmingham from 20-24 July. 🔭🪐💫
And even better, the call for session-proposal submissions is now OPEN! 🥳⤵️
The @royalastrosoc.bsky.social is pleased to announce that the 2026 National Astronomy Meeting will be held by the University of Birmingham from 20-24 July. 🔭🪐💫
And even better, the call for session-proposal submissions is now OPEN! 🥳⤵️
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Today's newsletter is a musical one about the night. 🌌🎼 Night Flight: A choral concert at St Martin-in-the-Fields open.substack.com/pub/nightfal...
Night Flight
A choral concert at St Martin-in-the-Fields
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Today's newsletter is a musical one about the night. 🌌🎼 Night Flight: A choral concert at St Martin-in-the-Fields open.substack.com/pub/nightfal...
Today's newsletter is a musical one about the night. 🌌🎼 Night Flight: A choral concert at St Martin-in-the-Fields open.substack.com/pub/nightfal...
Night Flight
A choral concert at St Martin-in-the-Fields
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Today's newsletter is a musical one about the night. 🌌🎼 Night Flight: A choral concert at St Martin-in-the-Fields open.substack.com/pub/nightfal...
The desperation point of late-stage capitalism, when Black Friday starts the Friday before Black Friday.
a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a window and says " i just want it to stop "
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a window and says " i just want it to stop "
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The desperation point of late-stage capitalism, when Black Friday starts the Friday before Black Friday.
This paper finds the same thing I did in my book research. Today's stressors–traffic, work demands, social media, light pollution & noise etc–trigger biological responses for acute stressors but without any recovery. "Our body reacts as though these stressors were lions.” phys.org/news/2025-11...
Humans are evolved for nature, not cities, say anthropologists
A new paper by evolutionary anthropologists Colin Shaw (University of Zurich) and Daniel Longman (Loughborough University) argues that modern life has outpaced human evolution. The study suggests that...
phys.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This paper finds the same thing I did in my book research. Today's stressors–traffic, work demands, social media, light pollution & noise etc–trigger biological responses for acute stressors but without any recovery. "Our body reacts as though these stressors were lions.” phys.org/news/2025-11...