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Lessons from the retrofit revolution

Light Pollution

A recent news article draws attention to a new street lighting project just completed in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This …

December 17, 2015

Two hands reflected in black making a heart against a starry night sky.

5 Reasons We Are Thankful

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1. International Dark Sky Places. We now have more then 50 across the globe. Our Dark Sky Places are …

November 25, 2015

Travis Longcore, light pollution researcher and Karen Trevino, chief of the NPS Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division, speaking at the 2015 AGM Plenary Session.

IDA Annual Conference is a Great Success

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The 2015 AGM conference was a great success! The Embassy Suites in Phoenix was filled with people from all …

November 20, 2015

IDA Board President Jim Dougherty recognizes outgoing IDA Board Member Jim Benya for for his years of service to IDA.

IDA Welcomes New Board Members and Says Goodbye to Old Friends

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IDA is excited to welcome four new elected board members. Each new member brings unique perspectives, talents and backgrounds …

November 20, 2015

Flocks of birds flying over water while the sun is setting causing vibrant orange clouds

2015 AGM Conference Abstracts Are Available

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One Coin ~ Two Sides Impacts of Light Pollution to Fish and Wildlife Resources and the Mitigating Role of …

November 20, 2015

Bill Wren of the McDonald Observatory in Texas recieved the Hoag-Robison Award from IDA Board President.

IDA Honors Dark Sky Advocates

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Every year volunteers from around the globe show remarkable dedication and initiative in supporting the IDA mission. The IDA …

November 20, 2015

Dark sky programming at Newport State Park (WI), an aspiring Dark Sky Park. Photo by Denny Moutray.

3 Benefits of a Dark Sky Designation

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Our International Dark Sky Places program is rapidly expanding as more and more people learn of the benefits of …

October 23, 2015

IDA 26th Annual General Meeting Program

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November 14 and 15, 2015 | Embassy Suites Hotel Phoenix | Scottsdale, ArizonaRegister Now One Coin ~ Two Sides: …

September 21, 2015

The Mackinac Bridge at twilight with colored lights that are reflecting in the water.

How to Do Your Own Lights Out Challenge

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By Mary Stewart Adams “If you can’t win, make the fellow ahead of you break the record.” Every year …

September 2, 2015

People sitting on the lawn lookin gup at a starry night sky at the Newport State Park during its Perseid meteor showers event.

Death of Dark Sky Advocate is Loss to Dark Skies Movement

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IDA staff and board members are truly saddened to learn about the passing of Ray Stonecipher of Sturgeon Bay, …

September 1, 2015

A daytime photo of Thunder Mountain Kaibab Paiute Indian Reservation with blue skies and white cloud above and a rolling landscape of green.

The world’s first Dark Sky Nation

International Dark Sky Places

For nearly 15 years, DarkSky (née International Dark-Sky Association [IDA]) has recognized efforts around the world to preserve special …

August 28, 2015

How To Start A Local Dark Skies Group

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By Ed Stewart, Dark Skies, Inc., of the Wet Mountain Valley The 2015 designation of the adjacent Colorado towns …

August 26, 2015