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This screen shot from the NASA Blue Marble map shows the incredible amount of light coming stemming from Phoenix, Arizona

IDA Pens Op-Ed on Phoenix’s New Lights

LEDs

On Saturday, 13 June 2015, the Arizona Republic published the following guest editorial by IDA Executive Director Scott Feierabend …

June 16, 2015

Conference Attendees Gather and Talk Before the Meeting Starts

Light Pollution Researchers Gather In Québec

Light Pollution

Light pollution researchers from around the world met at Jouvence, Québec, Canada from 26-28 May 2015 for the second …

June 10, 2015

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Streetlights on city street at night create glare making it hard to see.

Street lighting

Light Pollution

Streetlights can cause light trespass — light that falls where it’s not intended, wanted, or needed.

August 19, 2025

Illustration of a home with a shielded outdoor light pointing down toward the ground.

Responsible home outdoor lighting

Outdoor Lighting

How many exterior lights do you have around your home or property? Are you sure? Have you carefully considered …

September 9, 2023

Tennessee State Park Designated Silver-Tier International Dark Sky Park

Press release

First state park in Tennessee to obtain this national designation TUCSON, Ariz. & NASHVILLE, Tenn. (2 May 2015) – …

May 2, 2015

IDA Receives National Environmental Award

Press release

The International Dark Sky Places Program is Recognized for its Innovative Efforts TUCSON, Ariz. (30 April 2015) –The International …

April 30, 2015

World’s First ‘Dark Sky Nation’

Press release

TUCSON, Ariz., and FREDONIA, Ariz. (22 April 2015) – Efforts to preserve dark night skies for the benefit of …

April 22, 2015

Milky Way over Chimney Rock, Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park Gains International Dark Sky Park Status

Press release

TUCSON, Ariz., 16 April 2015 – Few places in the continental United States experience nights as dark as those …

April 16, 2015

Three Pronged Street Lamp

New IDA LED Lighting Practical Guide

LEDs

The light-emitting diode (LED) is transforming the way we light our cities and towns offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance to …

April 15, 2015

A nighttime view from the summit of Ben Lomond Mountain above Utah's North Fork Park IDA International Dark Sky Park.

IDA Welcomes Weber County North Fork Park as the Newest International Dark Sky Park

Press release

TUCSON, Ariz., 13 April 2015 – Utah is known as a place of contrasts, from the rustic landscapes of …

April 13, 2015

Two Colorado Towns Come Together as Colorado’s First International Dark Sky Community

Press release

TUCSON, Ariz., and WESTCLIFFE / SILVER CLIFF, Colo. (9 March 2015) The bordering towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff …

March 9, 2015