Noct·cael·ador

Noctcaelador is a term coined by American psychologist William Kelly to describe an emotional connection to the night sky. It is derived from the Latin words “nocturnus” for night, “caelum” for sky, and “ador” for admiration. People with Noctcaelador have a greater ability to tolerate ambiguity, are more creative, and better at solving problems. The Night Sky Connectedness Index, developed in 2024, measures the connection to the night sky regardless of psychological attitudes and found that people with a strong connection to the night sky are more mentally stable and happy. While not everyone may experience Noctcaelador, observing the night sky has been shown to have a positive impact on mental health.