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Discover the Night by Playing International Dark Sky Week Bingo!

News

Discover the night, have some fun, and win prizes this International Dark Sky Week by playing Dark Sky Week …

March 30, 2021

New Study Finds Satellites Contribute Significant Light Pollution To Night Skies

Satellites

Scientists reported new research results today suggesting that artificial objects in orbit around the Earth are brightening night skies …

March 28, 2021

IDA has awarded International Dark Sky Park Designations to Fremont Indian and Goosenecks State Parks

Press release

The International Dark-Sky Association has awarded International Dark Sky Park status to both Fremont Indian and Goosenecks State Parks.

March 25, 2021

Ian Hobkirk: Astrotourism as a force for good

News

Barcelona-born DarkSky Delegate Ian Hobkirk promotes astrotourism and educates about health risks, emphasizing behavioral change and ‘glocal’ approaches.

March 24, 2021

IDA Announces Pipe Spring National Monument as International Dark Sky Park

Press release

The International Dark-Sky Association and the National Parks Service are pleased to announce Pipe Spring Natl Monument as a …

March 23, 2021

A Values-Centered Approach to Nighttime Conservation

Outdoor Lighting

IDA’s Board of Directors adopted a Policy implementing the Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting on January 28, 2021. …

March 23, 2021

Welcome to the IDA’s new Directors and Officers!

DarkSky Updates

We hope that you will join us in welcoming these new additions to the International Dark-Sky Association Board of …

March 15, 2021

Dark Sky Book Lists For Your Reading Pleasure

News

In time for International Dark Sky Week, we’ve compiled two lists of dark sky books – one for adults …

March 12, 2021

Celebrate International Dark Sky Week in Style

News

International Dark Sky Week shirts, sweatshirts, and tank tops are now available. Discover the night and celebrate in style!

February 25, 2021

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Michael Lewis from Virginia, USA

News

DarkSky Delegate Michael Lewis of Virginia works on Urban Night Sky Place designations and highlights the importance of Black …

February 24, 2021

Quetico Provincial Park Awarded International Dark Sky Park Designation

Press release

Quetico Provincial Park has been designated an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association.

February 23, 2021

Black History Month: A History of Forced Illumination

Light Pollution

In honor of Black History Month, we are starting conversations about racism and bringing awareness to how light pollution …

February 18, 2021