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SATCON2 Workshop to Take Place in Mid-July

Astronomy

Interested in how to minimize the negative impacts of satellite constellations on astronomy and the night sky? Join SATCON2 …

June 29, 2021

Colorado, USA Declares June Dark Sky Month

News

Jared Polis, the Governor of Colorado, USA, has signed a proclamation declaring the month of June 2021 as “Dark …

June 25, 2021

Pollinator Week 2021: Celebrating Nocturnal Pollinators

Wildlife

For Pollinator Week 2021, we’d like to shed a proverbial light on the importance of nocturnal pollinators and how …

June 24, 2021

Capture the Dark 2021: Meet the Judges

Uncategorized

Meet the talented individuals from around the globe who will be judging the 2021 Capture the Dark Photography Contest!

June 22, 2021

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

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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