Light Pollution

Building dark sky connections with Michelle Wooten

Light Pollution

When you first enter the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, most people’s attention is drawn to the elephant …

March 12, 2025

Exploring “Lights Out”: The Smithsonian’s special exhibit on reclaiming the night

Astronomy

When you first enter the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, most people’s attention is drawn to the elephant …

January 17, 2025

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 …

March 3, 2025

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

Illuminating the path to sustainable cities

About

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

July 9, 2024

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

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

International Dark Sky Places Program Advocacy 2023

About

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

May 15, 2024

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

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