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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

Prineville Reservoir State Park Becomes First International Dark Sky Park in Oregon

News

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and IDA are pleased to announce that Prineville Reservoir State Park is today certified …

May 7, 2021

Chiricahua National Monument Named World’s Newest International Dark Sky Park

Press release

IDA today announced Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona, U.S. as the 104th designated International Dark Sky Park in the …

April 30, 2021

The International Dark-Sky Association and Utah Office of Tourism Celebrate Declaration of Dark Sky Month

Press release

IDA and the Utah Office of Tourism are pleased to announce the state of Utah has officially declared April …

April 28, 2021

A land of perpetual false dawn

Light Pollution

Commercial greenhouses contribute significantly to light pollution, often surpassing the output of entire towns. Regulations and technology can help …

April 26, 2021

Earth Day: Because Every Day Needs a Night

Get involved

Celebrate Earth Day by learning what you can do to help reduce light pollution worldwide because every day needs …

April 22, 2021

New Program Launches to Save Migrating Birds in Colorado, USA

Light Pollution

The National Audubon Society, IDA, and Denver Audubon have teamed up for Lights Out Colorado to help Coloradans save …

April 21, 2021

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Debbie Moran from Texas, USA

News

Texas-based DarkSky Advocate Debbie Moran emphasizes education for police and believes it is crucial to dispel misconceptions about lighting.

April 21, 2021

The Lyrids: The End of the Meteor Shower Drought

Astronomy

Each year, the Lyrid Meteor Shower is active in mid-late April marking the return of meteor showers after a …

April 13, 2021