Astronomy and night skies

A stellar year for DarkSky: 2023 achievements at a glance

Uncategorized

2023 was a successful year for DarkSky International. While light pollution grows at an alarming rate, nearly 10% each …

December 7, 2023

2023 Capture the Dark winners

Inspiration

Photos can say a million words. In terms of light pollution, they can speak on how dark skies can …

August 14, 2023

The Lyrids: A Shower of Lights for International Dark Sky Week 2023

Astronomy

Each year, the Lyrid Meteor Shower is active in mid-late April when the Earth crosses the orbital path of …

April 13, 2023

Our positions and statements

Policy

DarkSky’s positions and statements address critical issues related to light pollution and dark skies, guiding our priorities, communications, advocacy …

June 17, 2026

Globe at Night 2023: Can you see the stars?

Astronomy

Every year, the Globe at Night international community science campaign, a program of NSF’s NOIRLab, raises awareness about the …

January 4, 2023

Lyrids to Put On a Show for International Dark Sky Week

Astronomy

Each year, the Lyrid Meteor Shower is active in mid-late April when the Earth crosses the orbital path of …

April 16, 2022

Who Owns the Night Sky?

Satellites

The following originally appeared as an article in Nightscape #106 (December 2021) written by Megan Eaves. To enjoy new …

March 22, 2022

In Search of the Stars: An Artistic Collaboration Between Two Dark Sky Advocates

Guest Writer

The following is a guest post by IDA Advocates Sriram Murali and Nurul Syahirah Binti Nazarudin about their artistic …

February 4, 2022

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

Enter IDA’s ‘Capture the Dark’ Photography Contest

Inspiration

The International Dark-Sky Association presents the second annual Capture the Dark photography contest to help raise awareness about light …

June 21, 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

The Lyrids: The End of the Meteor Shower Drought

Astronomy

Each year, the Lyrid Meteor Shower is active in mid-late April marking the return of meteor showers after a …

April 13, 2021