Author: Lauren Scorzafava

Curecanti National Recreation Area Certified as an International Dark Sky Park

News

GUNNISON, Colorado, USA – The National Park Service and the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) proudly announce Curecanti National Recreation …

August 5, 2021

Vision and Values Update: Toward a More Equitable Dark Sky Movement

DarkSky Updates

One year ago, IDA issued a statement centered on aspiring toward a more equitable dark sky movement. Like many …

July 21, 2021

Astrophotography Tips & Tricks

Get involved

We’ve round up some talented astrophotographers from around the world to share some of their astrophotography tips & tricks.

July 13, 2021

Michigan, USA Declares July 2021 “Dark Sky Awareness Month”

News

The state of Michigan, USA adopted a resolution formally recognizing July 2021 as Dark Sky Awareness Month. This is …

July 1, 2021

SATCON2 Workshop to Take Place in Mid-July

Astronomy

Interested in how to minimize the negative impacts of satellite constellations on astronomy and the night sky? Join SATCON2 …

June 29, 2021

Colorado, USA Declares June Dark Sky Month

News

Jared Polis, the Governor of Colorado, USA, has signed a proclamation declaring the month of June 2021 as “Dark …

June 25, 2021

Pollinator Week 2021: Celebrating Nocturnal Pollinators

Wildlife

For Pollinator Week 2021, we’d like to shed a proverbial light on the importance of nocturnal pollinators and how …

June 24, 2021

Capture the Dark 2021: Meet the Judges

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Meet the talented individuals from around the globe who will be judging the 2021 Capture the Dark Photography Contest!

June 22, 2021

Fight for the Stars

Guest Writer

Learn about how Emma Schmidt used her passion for dark sky advocacy to develop a light pollution curriculum for …

June 17, 2021

IDA Celebrates Endangered Species Day

Light Pollution

Light pollution has significant impacts on wildlife, including many endangered species. Celebrate Endangered Species Day by learning about some …

May 21, 2021

Fixture Seal of Approval Program Expands Global Presence

LEDs

Over the last few years IDA’s Fixture Seal of Approval Program has made significant progress including 12 companies around …

May 19, 2021

May 26th Lunar Eclipse to Delight Observers Around the World

Astronomy

A May 26th lunar eclipse will delight observers in western N. America, southern and far-western South America, New Zealand, …

May 11, 2021