Author: Mark Bult

Welcome to our new website

DarkSky Updates

We’re making improvements to the website. These improvements will take time and come in stages. You might have noticed …

July 25, 2023

Nightscape #112 · June 2023

Nightscape magazine

We are delighted to bring you the digital version of the June 2023 Nightscape magazine, which includes: You can …

May 31, 2023

Frequently asked questions about International Dark Sky Places

What we do

The International Dark Sky Places program is an independent, third-party review and certification of outstanding dark sky conditions and …

August 25, 2023

Causes of light pollution

Resources

Light pollution is a problem, but there’s no single country, group, or industry to blame. Instead, it’s a result …

July 31, 2023

Effects of light pollution

Resources

Light pollution negatively affects…

October 13, 2023

Support responsible outdoor lighting

What we do

DarkSky supports responsible outdoor lighting through policy positions, public education, scientific research, partnerships, and more.

February 26, 2026

Under One Sky 2025

What we do

An annual virtual conference of dark sky advocates and supporters from around the world.

November 14, 2025

What is light pollution?

Resources

Light pollution is the human-made alteration of outdoor light levels from those occurring naturally. When we over-light, fail to …

October 4, 2024

Nightscape #111 · March 2023

Uncategorized

We are delighted to bring you the digital version of the March 2023 Nightscape magazine, which includes: You can …

March 15, 2023

Colophon / imprint

About

Publisher DarkSky International Content DarkSky staff Lauren Scorzafava, communications associate emeritus Various contributors Project Management Mark Bult…

July 26, 2023

Who we are

Who we are

The champions of the dark sky movement, Advocates and Delegates make up a global network of volunteers educating the …

September 9, 2023

What we do

What we do

Founded as the International Dark-Sky Association in 1988, DarkSky is the globally recognized authority on light pollution issues and …

April 25, 2026