News

IDA Announces Pipe Spring National Monument as International Dark Sky Park

Press release

The International Dark-Sky Association and the National Parks Service are pleased to announce Pipe Spring Natl Monument as a …

March 23, 2021

A Values-Centered Approach to Nighttime Conservation

Outdoor Lighting

IDA’s Board of Directors adopted a Policy implementing the Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting on January 28, 2021. …

March 23, 2021

Welcome to the IDA’s new Directors and Officers!

DarkSky Updates

We hope that you will join us in welcoming these new additions to the International Dark-Sky Association Board of …

March 15, 2021

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Michael Lewis from Virginia, USA

News

DarkSky Delegate Michael Lewis of Virginia works on Urban Night Sky Place designations and highlights the importance of Black …

February 24, 2021

Quetico Provincial Park Awarded International Dark Sky Park Designation

Press release

Quetico Provincial Park has been designated an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association.

February 23, 2021

Black History Month: A History of Forced Illumination

Light Pollution

In honor of Black History Month, we are starting conversations about racism and bringing awareness to how light pollution …

February 18, 2021

Dark Sky Advocacy During a Pandemic: Lessons Learned

Inspiration

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

February 10, 2021

Valles Caldera National Preserve Receives International Dark Sky Park Certification

Press release

Jemez Springs, NM – The National Park Service and the International Dark-Sky Association announced today that Valles Caldera National …

February 3, 2021

Meet Sujay Patil: Founder of the Meet Star Gazers app

News

Sujay Patil, an amateur astronomer based in Paris, created the Meet Star Gazers app to simplify stargazing by providing …

January 21, 2021

Utah Division of Parks and Recreation announces three new International Dark Sky Park designations for Jordanelle, Kodachrome Basin, and Rockport State Parks

Press release

The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation announces three new International Dark Sky Park designations from the International Dark …

January 14, 2021

Globe at Night 2021: Can You See the Stars?

Astronomy

Globe at Night 2021 is a citizen-science campaign aimed at raising awareness about the impacts of light pollution. Will …

January 11, 2021

Medicine Rocks State Park Designated as International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Press release

Medicine Rocks State Park officially designated as International Dark Sky Sanctuary by International Dark-Sky Association.

December 21, 2020