Presteigne and Norton is certified as the first International Dark Sky Community in Wales News January 11, 2024
Nocturnal conservation and Dark Sky Places What we do Conservation is the care and protection of precious resources so that they can persist for future generations. DarkSky recognizes … July 26, 2023
Under One Sky: 2020 Global Conference What we do Under One Sky: The International Dark-Sky Association 2020 Global Conference. Registration is free but required with a suggested donation. May 15, 2023
Annual General Meeting and Conference 2019 What we do 2019’s theme is Shooting for the Stars. We’ll focus on peer-to-peer learning by the network of defenders working to … May 15, 2023
Outdoor Sports Lighting application What we do Thank you for your interest in participating in DarkSky’s Community-Friendly Sports Lighting Program. Before completing the application below… August 29, 2023
Annual General Meeting 2017 What we do DarkSky’s 2017 Annual General Meeting presents the people and ideas leading the way in the cause to end light … May 15, 2023
Scientific research into light pollution What we do Light at night and the various forms of light pollution have measurable effects on humans, nighttime ecosystems, and more. … October 15, 2023
Measuring light pollution Get involved Solving light pollution requires measuring the brightness of the night sky. Learn how — become a community scientist! July 21, 2023
Annual General Meeting 2018 What we do This year, we’re celebrating DarkSky’s 30th anniversary and the community of scientists, conservationists, policy-makers, and advocates who successfully work… May 15, 2023
Education and outreach What we do DarkSky has been spreading the word about light pollution since 1988. Education and outreach is woven into almost every … July 25, 2023
DarkSky Awards What we do Our annual awards recognize dark sky advocates around the world working to protect the night from light pollution. May 1, 2024
Dark sky friendly outdoor lighting for policy makers Resources In an average year in the U.S. alone, outdoor lighting uses about 380 terawatt-hours of energy, mostly to illuminate … August 30, 2023
Dark Sky Friendly Developments of Distinction What we do This former designation recognized master planned communities and developments whose planning actively promoted a more natural night sky. September 4, 2023