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Response to SpaceX Starlink Low Earth Orbit Satellite Constellation

Light Pollution

Tucson, AZ – On May 23, 2019, the spacecraft company, SpaceX launched a group of sixty satellites into low …

May 29, 2019

IDA Seeks 2,000 Globe at Night Measurements in March

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Call to Action: The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) calls on night sky enthusiasts around the world to rate the …

February 28, 2019

Call for Abstracts for the 2018 Annual General Meeting

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Looking Up! 30-Years of Dark Sky Advocacy IDA’s 30th Annual General Meeting November 9-11, 2018 | Snowbird, Utah The …

May 1, 2018

2021 Globe at Night

Astronomy

An important part of solving the problem of light pollution is to have a thorough understanding of its magnitude. …

February 14, 2018

Exploring the Night: Winter Fundraising Campaign

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Give Now While many folks enjoy spending winter’s chilly nighttime hours indoors, huddled around a cozy fire, the longer …

December 6, 2017

Members! Cast Your Vote for the IDA 2018 Board of Directors Before September 30

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Members of the International Dark-Sky Association play an important role in the future of the organization by voting for …

September 20, 2017

Be a citizen-scientist: measure the darkness of a total solar eclipsed sky!

Light Pollution

If you are on or near the centerline of the path of totality during the solar eclipse on August …

August 17, 2017

The Business of Being a Community

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IDA’s mission to protect our world’s dark skies from devastating light pollution calls out to everyone for their own …

July 27, 2017

Like moths to a flame: National Moth Week, and how you can help our nighttime wildlife

Wildlife

Next week, as night falls, people across the USA and around the world will be found huddled in groups, …

July 17, 2017

IDA Now Accepting Applications for 2017 Board of Directors – Now Closed

Press release

International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is pleased to solicit applications for the 2017 board of directors election. Because IDA board …

June 20, 2017

International Dark Sky Week: 5 Ways to Support Dark Skies Right Now

Light Pollution

The nighttime environment is a crucial natural resource for all life on Earth, but the glow of uncontrolled outdoor …

April 27, 2017

LIMITED EDITION IDA Poster by Tyler Nordgren

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Artist Tyler Nordgren, widely known for his classic images of the night sky and other wondrous landscapes, has generously …

April 17, 2017