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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

Fight for the Stars

Guest Writer

Learn about how Emma Schmidt used her passion for dark sky advocacy to develop a light pollution curriculum for …

June 17, 2021

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

Uncategorized

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

June 9, 2021

Towns of Nucla and Naturita, Colorado, Jointly Designated an International Dark Sky Community

News

The International Dark Sky Association today announced the designation of the Towns of Nucla and Naturita, Colorado, as an …

June 7, 2021

Zion National Park Accreditation Completes Dark Skies Designations in ‘Mighty Five’ Utah National Parks

News

Zion National Park has received accreditation by the International Dark Sky Association, completing protections in all “Mighty Five” Utah …

June 3, 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

Julian, California, Named an International Dark Sky Community

News

Five years after beginning its dark-sky journey, the southern California mountain town of Julian has been accredited by the …

May 10, 2021