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

February 26, 2026

Under One Sky 2025

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

November 14, 2025

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Search DarkSky Approved lighting, fixtures, luminaires, path lighting, street lighting, controllers, and more.

August 17, 2026

Colophon / imprint

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

July 26, 2023

DarkSky Awards Committee

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The DarkSky Awards Committee is made up of dedicated DarkSky Advocates and members who embody our mission and reflect …

December 22, 2025

International Dark Sky Week

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What is International Dark Sky Week? International Dark Sky Week is a worldwide event that draws attention to light …

February 17, 2026

Outdoor Sports Lighting Program

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Thanks to advances in LED lighting technology, lighting designers now have the tools to create projects that effectively manage …

August 4, 2026

Who we are

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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

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DarkSky’s policies regarding cookies, credit card use, email privacy, and more. Learn more DarkSky’s website terms of use, covering …

July 28, 2023

International Dark-Sky Association and Globe at Night encourage public to ‘Love the Stars’ in February 2023

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This February, Globe at Night, in partnership with the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), is inviting people to participate in …

January 30, 2023

Nuevo estudio resalta la necesidad de tomar acciones urgentes para revertir el acelerado crecimiento de la contaminación lumínica

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Traducido por Fernando Avila. To read this post in English, click here. Un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista …

January 25, 2023