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Joining forces to protect the night from light pollution

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Co-authors: Ruskin Hartley, Executive Director, IDA Brian Liebel, Director of Standards and Research, IES We are delighted to announce …

April 17, 2020

April’s International Dark Sky Week Urges Homebound Families to “Look Up Together”

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Press Release April 7, 2020 Contact Amanda Gormley Senior Director of Outreach International Dark-Sky Association [email protected] (240) 920-8466 During…

April 9, 2020

Research and dark sky advocacy are a perfect match for scientist Brett Seymoure

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Postdoctoral researcher Brett Seymoure highlights the impact of light pollution on species, including insects, and advocates for lighting changes …

March 24, 2020

IDA’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

DarkSky Updates

The International Dark-Sky Association is concerned about the worldwide impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We mourn the suffering …

March 17, 2020

Niue is World’s First Country to Become a Dark Sky Place

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Media Release The Pacific nation now provides protection for sky, sea, and land. The Pacific island of Niue is …

March 7, 2020

Andrea Gutiérrez: The life-changing magic of dark skies

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Inspired by her experience at the Mesoamerican Congress of Cultural Astronomy, physics student Andrea Gutiérrez became a DarkSky Delegate …

February 10, 2020

Cindy Luongo Cassidy: A bright star in the dark sky world

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Cindy Luongo Cassidy, a prominent dark sky advocate, has dedicated 20 years to protecting the night sky. Her "Be …

January 22, 2020

DarkSky Responds to Satellite Megaconstellations

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Mega constellations, also known as low earth-orbit (“LEO”) satellite constellations, are webs of networked satellites that orbit the Earth …

January 17, 2020

Dr. T.K. Lawless Park, Michigan, Designated International Dark Sky Park

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The Cass County Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that Dr. T.K. Lawless County Park has been …

January 15, 2020

A Constellation of the Ten Most Influential Dark Sky Publications of 2019

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The dark sky movement is gaining more attention every year. 2019 saw a record number of publications related to …

December 26, 2019

DarkSky Advocate Rosalía Lugo opens teens’ eyes to light pollution in Chicago

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DarkSky Delegate Rosalía Lugo empowers working-class youth of color through the YOLO program at Adler Planetarium, educating them about …

December 16, 2019

We all share one big sky. Help protect it.

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Light pollution doesn’t stop at borders – and that’s why our work to protect the night is a global …

December 5, 2019