Astronomy and night skies

Dark Sky Advocacy During a Pandemic: Lessons Learned

Inspiration

The pandemic added a new layer of challenges to dark sky advocacy but the lessons we have learned will …

February 10, 2021

Globe at Night 2021: Can You See the Stars?

Astronomy

Globe at Night 2021 is a citizen-science campaign aimed at raising awareness about the impacts of light pollution. Will …

January 11, 2021

Look Up: The Great Conjunction of 2020

Astronomy

Look up! The Great Conjunction is a wonderful opportunity to see two object moving in the night sky relative …

December 14, 2020

An Early Holiday Treat: The Geminids

Astronomy

Join IDA as the sky plays host to an early holiday treat: the 2020 Geminids. This is one of …

December 10, 2020

Perseid Meteor Shower: How to Enjoy It and Why It Matters

Astronomy

The following content was developed in collaboration between the International Dark-Sky Association and Astronomers Without Borders. It’s that time …

July 30, 2020

Comet NEOWISE: Catch It While You Can

Astronomy

If you are in the northern hemisphere, you have a once-in-6,800-year opportunity to observe Comet NEOWISE – with nothing …

July 8, 2020

Winning Submissions for Capture the Dark Photography Contest

Inspiration

Nighttime photography plays an important role in the dark sky movement. A photograph of a naturally starry sky connects …

June 26, 2020

Meet the Judges – IDA ‘Capture the Dark’ Photo Contest

Inspiration

In celebration of the night, the International Dark-Sky Association is hosting a ‘Capture the Dark’ Dark Sky Photography Contest …

May 11, 2020

Lessons From the Dark: How The Night Can Help Us Cope with Crisis

Inspiration

by Diana del Solar, Public Outreach Associate Around the world, people are adjusting to a new “normal” as the …

March 30, 2020

Women and Girls in the Dark Sky Movement

Inspiration

February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day to celebrate the incredible contributions …

February 10, 2020

Festival at U.K. International Dark Sky Reserve Stirs Emotional Family Moment

Inspiration

Every year International Dark Sky Places host thousands of events and celebrations to connect local communities to the night …

December 12, 2019

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