News

Vision and Values Update: Toward a More Equitable Dark Sky Movement

DarkSky Updates

One year ago, IDA issued a statement centered on aspiring toward a more equitable dark sky movement. Like many …

July 21, 2021

SATCON2 Workshop to Take Place in Mid-July

Astronomy

Interested in how to minimize the negative impacts of satellite constellations on astronomy and the night sky? Join SATCON2 …

June 29, 2021

Pollinator Week 2021: Celebrating Nocturnal Pollinators

Wildlife

For Pollinator Week 2021, we’d like to shed a proverbial light on the importance of nocturnal pollinators and how …

June 24, 2021

Capture the Dark 2021: Meet the Judges

Uncategorized

Meet the talented individuals from around the globe who will be judging the 2021 Capture the Dark Photography Contest!

June 22, 2021

Enter IDA’s ‘Capture the Dark’ Photography Contest

Inspiration

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

June 21, 2021

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Named World’s Newest International Dark Sky Park

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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument has become the thirteenth site in Colorado designated as an International Dark Sky Place.

June 9, 2021

Georgia MacMillan: Wild Atlantic skies in Ireland’s County Mayo

News

DarkSky Advocate Georgia MacMillan, development officer for Mayo Dark Sky Park in Ireland, encourages exploration of the night sky, …

May 24, 2021

IDA Celebrates Endangered Species Day

Light Pollution

Light pollution has significant impacts on wildlife, including many endangered species. Celebrate Endangered Species Day by learning about some …

May 21, 2021

Fixture Seal of Approval Program Expands Global Presence

LEDs

Over the last few years IDA’s Fixture Seal of Approval Program has made significant progress including 12 companies around …

May 19, 2021

IDA Partners with Appalachian Mountain Club to Name First International Dark Sky Park in New England

Press release

IDA named the first International Dark Sky Park in New England on the lands of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s …

May 18, 2021

Colorado Town’s International Dark Sky Community Designation a Reflection of Its Spiritual and Environmental Values

Press release

In recognition of its exceptional dedication to the preservation of the night sky through the implementation and enforcement of …

May 14, 2021

May 26th Lunar Eclipse to Delight Observers Around the World

Astronomy

A May 26th lunar eclipse will delight observers in western N. America, southern and far-western South America, New Zealand, …

May 11, 2021