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Responsible home outdoor lighting

Outdoor Lighting

How many exterior lights do you have around your home or property? Are you sure? Have you carefully considered …

September 9, 2023

Responsible outdoor lighting

Resources

Too often, outdoor electric lighting installations at night are over lit, are left on when not needed, and are …

August 11, 2023

The Night Sky and You

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By: Dawn Davies, Public Advocacy Volunteer IDA Public Advocacy Volunteer and amateur astronomer, Dawn Davies, shares the hidden wonders …

April 25, 2017

World’s First Academic Center Dedicated to Dark Sky Studies

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The world’s first academic center specific to the issue of dark skies has been announced at The University of …

February 14, 2017

International Dark Sky Places program advocacy — A review of 2020–2021 Annual Reports

Light Pollution

International Dark Sky Place advocates showcase a diversity of creative and engaging ways to promote the dark-sky movement in …

June 3, 2022

Dark Sky Week Bingo

Discover the Night by Playing International Dark Sky Week Bingo!

News

Discover the night, have some fun, and win prizes this International Dark Sky Week by playing Dark Sky Week …

March 30, 2021

Light Pollution and the Beginner Astronomer

Astronomy

Guest post by Peter Thompson, co-founder of Astronomy for Beginners Above your head every night, there is a light …

July 1, 2019

Light Pollution Poses Threat to Migrating Birds

Light Pollution

Across the northern hemisphere, the sights and sounds of migrating birds are a sure sign of spring. As temperatures …

May 9, 2019

Ruskin and family

Meet Ruskin Hartley, IDA’s New Executive Director

DarkSky Updates

The International Dark-Sky Association welcomes new leadership this year, as Ruskin Hartley joins the organization as Executive Director. Ruskin …

March 29, 2019

Survey of International Dark-Sky Association Members: Findings and Implications

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By guest contributor: Megan Albaugh Bonham Light pollution and night sky preservation have caught the attention of many researchers, …

August 29, 2017

Like moths to a flame: National Moth Week, and how you can help our nighttime wildlife

Wildlife

Next week, as night falls, people across the USA and around the world will be found huddled in groups, …

July 17, 2017

International Dark Sky Week: 5 Ways to Support Dark Skies Right Now

Light Pollution

The nighttime environment is a crucial natural resource for all life on Earth, but the glow of uncontrolled outdoor …

April 27, 2017