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Georgia MacMillan: Wild Atlantic skies in Ireland’s County Mayo

News

DarkSky Advocate Georgia MacMillan, development officer for Mayo Dark Sky Park in Ireland, encourages exploration of the night sky, …

May 24, 2021

Fixture Seal of Approval Program Expands Global Presence

LEDs

Over the last few years IDA’s Fixture Seal of Approval Program has made significant progress including 12 companies around …

May 19, 2021

IDA Partners with Appalachian Mountain Club to Name First International Dark Sky Park in New England

Press release

IDA named the first International Dark Sky Park in New England on the lands of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s …

May 18, 2021

Colorado Town’s International Dark Sky Community Designation a Reflection of Its Spiritual and Environmental Values

Press release

In recognition of its exceptional dedication to the preservation of the night sky through the implementation and enforcement of …

May 14, 2021

Chiricahua National Monument Named World’s Newest International Dark Sky Park

Press release

IDA today announced Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona, U.S. as the 104th designated International Dark Sky Park in the …

April 30, 2021

The International Dark-Sky Association and Utah Office of Tourism Celebrate Declaration of Dark Sky Month

Press release

IDA and the Utah Office of Tourism are pleased to announce the state of Utah has officially declared April …

April 28, 2021

A land of perpetual false dawn

Light Pollution

Commercial greenhouses contribute significantly to light pollution, often surpassing the output of entire towns. Regulations and technology can help …

April 26, 2021

New Program Launches to Save Migrating Birds in Colorado, USA

Light Pollution

The National Audubon Society, IDA, and Denver Audubon have teamed up for Lights Out Colorado to help Coloradans save …

April 21, 2021

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Debbie Moran from Texas, USA

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Texas-based DarkSky Advocate Debbie Moran emphasizes education for police and believes it is crucial to dispel misconceptions about lighting.

April 21, 2021

Two Virginia State Parks Become World’s Newest International Dark Sky Parks

Press release

IDA has awarded International Dark Sky Park status to Natural Bridge State Park in Rockbridge County and Sky Meadows …

April 7, 2021

2021 U.K. Star Count Shows Light Pollution Reduction During Lockdown

Press release

A nationwide Star Count conducted in February by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has revealed a significant …

April 6, 2021

Mesa Verde Certified as an International Dark Sky Park

Press release

The NPS and the IDA are pleased to announce Mesa Verde National Park as the newest International Dark Sky …

April 5, 2021