Category: Light Pollution | DarkSky International

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Reflecting on Under One Sky 2024: A global gathering to protect the night

Astronomy

Under One Sky 2024 was our largest and most impactful global conference to date!

November 21, 2024

Creating codes and statutes

Policy

Establishing quality requirements for outdoor lighting is an effective way to protect local character, enhance visual safety, and mitigate …

November 9, 2024

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Remembering Dave Crawford, founder of DarkSky International

About

The world recently lost a visionary in David L. Crawford, founder of DarkSky International (formerly the International Dark-Sky Association).

July 31, 2024

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Illuminating the path to sustainable cities

About

DarkSky’s collaboration with LUCI Association to combat light pollution.

July 9, 2024

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From the beach to the seafloor, light pollution interferes with marine life

Effects of light pollution

For World Oceans Day (June 8, 2024), we’d like to discuss the growing threat of light pollution to marine …

June 8, 2024

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Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science 2024

DarkSky Updates

by John Barentine Dark Sky Consulting, LLC As more people become increasingly aware of light pollution, accessible scientific information …

June 4, 2024

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International Dark Sky Places Program Advocacy 2023

About

An International Dark Sky Place (IDSP) aims to encourage communities and protected areas…

May 15, 2024

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How DarkSky partners with the National Audubon Society to promote Lights Out for the birds

About

Twice a year, billions of birds take part in massive migrations. Generally, birds spend the spring and summer in …

May 9, 2024

Guatemala: A model for astrotourism around the world

News

My journey to experience the night sky in Guatemala. This past December I traveled to Guatemala to learn about …

January 30, 2024

Home with dark-sky friendly lighting beneath a starry sky

DarkSky Wins Prestigious Spotlight Prize at the 2023 LIT Lighting Design Awards

News

DarkSky is delighted to be the recipient of the esteemed Spotlight Prize at the 2023 LIT Lighting Design Awards. …

November 29, 2023

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International Dark Sky Places program advocacy – A review of 2022 Annual Reports

Light Pollution

International Dark Sky Place advocates showcase a diversity of creative and engaging ways to promote the dark-sky movement in …

October 27, 2023

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Our positions

Policy

DarkSky position statements address critical issues related to light pollution and dark skies. These position statements help inform all …

August 21, 2023