Astronomy

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 …

December 19, 2025

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

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

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

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