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2023 Capture the Dark winners

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Photos can say a million words. In terms of light pollution, they can speak on how dark skies can …

In Search of the Stars: An Artistic Collaboration Between Two Dark Sky Advocates

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The following is a guest post by IDA Advocates Sriram Murali and Nurul Syahirah Binti Nazarudin about their artistic …

Enter IDA’s ‘Capture the Dark’ Photography Contest

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The International Dark-Sky Association presents the second annual Capture the Dark photography contest to help raise awareness about light …

Dark Sky Advocacy During a Pandemic: Lessons Learned

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The pandemic added a new layer of challenges to dark sky advocacy but the lessons we have learned will …

Winning Submissions for Capture the Dark Photography Contest

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Nighttime photography plays an important role in the dark sky movement. A photograph of a naturally starry sky connects …

Meet the Judges – IDA ‘Capture the Dark’ Photo Contest

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In celebration of the night, the International Dark-Sky Association is hosting a ‘Capture the Dark’ Dark Sky Photography Contest …

Lessons From the Dark: How The Night Can Help Us Cope with Crisis

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by Diana del Solar, Public Outreach Associate Around the world, people are adjusting to a new “normal” as the …

Women and Girls in the Dark Sky Movement

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February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day to celebrate the incredible contributions …

Festival at U.K. International Dark Sky Reserve Stirs Emotional Family Moment

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Every year International Dark Sky Places host thousands of events and celebrations to connect local communities to the night …

Planning Your Next Trip to the Dark Side

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When was the last time you saw a star-studded sky? Was it in your backyard last night or on …

A Fungal Fairy-land, Revisited

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Guest post by Anna Chinn Journalist and mushroom romantic, Aotearoa/New Zealand Letting our eyes fill up with darkness, we …

New Mexico Blazing a Dark Sky Trail

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While New Mexico has long been a destination for dark sky enthusiasts, there had been no organized effort to …