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World map of artificial sky brightness. Image from the new "World Atlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness."

80% of World Population Lives Under Skyglow, New Study Finds

Light Pollution

A groundbreaking new study documenting light pollution across the globe finds that more than 80 percent of the world’s …

June 10, 2016

Photo ISS043-E-247811 of North and South Korea from the International Space Station ISS.

Night Lights and Prosperity Don’t Always Go Hand in Hand

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By guest writer Chris Kyba North Korea is famously dark compared to South Korea and China at night, and …

May 18, 2016

A panorama of the Milky Way.

Participate in “Starlight, Beyond Light Pollution Leadership Training Forum”

Light Pollution

By Audrey Fischer, IDA Chicago chapter leader To those who love the starry night sky, We are at the …

April 26, 2016

A ying yang symbol, with one representing day and the other night and the text "Because every day needs a night."

Happy Earth Day (and Night!)

Light Pollution

Earth Day was started in 1970 to celebrate the intricate beauty of Earth and raise awareness about the importance …

April 22, 2016

Shadow of hands forming a heart with the Milky Way in the background

You’re Never too Young (or Old) to Become a Dark Sky Advocate

Light Pollution

By high school senior and dark sky advocate Jessica Elliott When I was in the third grade, my class …

April 14, 2016

Learn why you shouldn’t bare your bulbs! Watch now…

Light Pollution

Lighting demonstration by Keith Kreuger, IDA Pinal County (Arizona) Chapter Leader, illustrating the difference between a bare bulb and …

April 8, 2016

Person standing under a natural arch at Arches National Park with the Milky Way over head

5 Things You Can Do to Protect the Night Sky

Light Pollution

Light pollution affects everybody! The good news is that light pollution, unlike many other forms of pollution, is reversible …

April 8, 2016

“The Enchanted Forest” by Lyubov Trifonova. The Moon and the northern lights lit up the snow-covered forest in Murmansk, northwestern Russia, Dec. 2014. The first winner of the 2015 International Earth & Sky Photo Contest, Beauty of Night Sky category.

Annual “Earth & Sky” Photo Contest Now Open

Light Pollution

By Guest Writer David Malin, The World at Night and “Earth and Sky” Photography Contest Judge The World at …

April 7, 2016

The City of Seattle, Washington, skyline at night with the Space Needle in the foreground.

Light Pollution Measure Passed by Washington State

Light Pollution

On Friday, March 26, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a supplemental state transportation budget that includes what may well …

April 5, 2016

IDA Publishes in LED Professional magazine

Light Pollution

IDA is excited to announce the publication of our ‘special topic’ article “The Value of Dark Skies – About …

March 30, 2016

A satellite image of Las Vegas showing a sea of lights.

City Lights from Space

Light Pollution

It’s no secret that city lights are brighter than starlight. Almost everyone, from amateur stargazers to professional astronomers, has …

March 29, 2016

Little Penguins Waddling on the Dark Side

Light Pollution

By guest writer Airam Rodríguez, a postdoctoral researcher at Phillip Island Nature Parks, Australia, and Estación Biológica de Doñana …

February 23, 2016