Outdoor Lighting

IDA Announces Lighting Guidelines for Electronic Messaging Centers

Light Pollution

Today the International Dark-Sky Association released lighting guidelines for electronic messaging centers (EMCs). The guidelines, developed in line with…

May 16, 2019

IDA Urges Decision-Makers in China Consider Cost-Effective Alternatives to “Artificial Moon”

Outdoor Lighting

According to recent media reports, China’s Chengdu, a city in the Sichuan province, has announced plans for an experimental …

October 25, 2018

Texas Collaboration Protects Dark Skies

Light Pollution

The western part of Texas is home to one of the largest oil and gas producing regions in the …

August 14, 2018

Kanab, Utah Preserves View of the Stars with Outdoor Lighting Ordinance

Press release

On June 26, 2018, after a two-year citizen-led effort, the Kanab City Council enacted an outdoor lighting ordinance to …

July 31, 2018

How Light Pollution Affects the Pennsylvanian Ecosystem

Light Pollution

By guest writer, Craig Campbell As little as 100 years ago, it was possible to look up in the …

July 19, 2018

Call for Abstracts for the 2018 Annual General Meeting

Press release

Looking Up! 30-Years of Dark Sky Advocacy IDA’s 30th Annual General Meeting November 9-11, 2018 | Snowbird, Utah The …

May 1, 2018

Can Salmon Help Save the Night Sky?

Wildlife

“Salmon could help save the night sky,” says Jack Sales, Chapter leader of IDA California. Sales is concerned about …

April 25, 2018

Call for New Members for the International Dark-Sky Association Technical Committee

LEDs

The International Dark-Sky Association Technical Committee provides guidance to the IDA Board, Executive Director, and staff on policies and …

March 12, 2018

West Nile Virus Infectious Longer in Birds Exposed to Artificial Light at Night

Press release

Artificial light at night doesn’t just affect our ability to see the stars — it also impacts complex ecological …

February 22, 2018

New Zealand Night Sky Enthusiasts Protect the Dark

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Martinborough, New Zealand, is highly regarded internationally for producing fine wines, olive oil and food within a rural environment …

February 9, 2018

Five Years of Satellite Images Show Global Light Pollution Increasing at a Rate of Two Percent Per Year

Light Pollution

Five years of advanced satellite images show that there is more artificial light at night across the globe, and …

November 22, 2017

Bird Migration Dramatically Altered by High-intensity Urban Light Installation

Light Pollution

By: Meg Schader for the International Dark-Sky Association Tribute in Light in New York City projects two beams of …

October 18, 2017