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Helper, Utah Certified as International Dark Sky Community

News

Release date: April 1, 2020 Contact(s): Lenise Peterman 801-712-7622 HELPER, UT— Helper City and the International Dark-Sky Association are …

April 1, 2020

Lessons From the Dark: How The Night Can Help Us Cope with Crisis

Inspiration

by Diana del Solar, Public Outreach Associate Around the world, people are adjusting to a new “normal” as the …

March 30, 2020

Research and dark sky advocacy are a perfect match for scientist Brett Seymoure

News

Postdoctoral researcher Brett Seymoure highlights the impact of light pollution on species, including insects, and advocates for lighting changes …

March 24, 2020

IDA’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

DarkSky Updates

The International Dark-Sky Association is concerned about the worldwide impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We mourn the suffering …

March 17, 2020

The Human Environment Includes Orbital Space

Satellites

By Ruskin Hartley, Executive Director Protecting the night from light pollution for all living things requires bold action. Today, …

March 10, 2020

Niue is World’s First Country to Become a Dark Sky Place

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Media Release The Pacific nation now provides protection for sky, sea, and land. The Pacific island of Niue is …

March 7, 2020

Light Pollution Research Shows Humans and Wildlife Can Coexist

Light Pollution

It is no secret that light pollution has an impact on wildlife. For billions of years, all life has …

March 3, 2020

City of Fredericksburg Receives International Dark Sky Community Designation

News

For More Information Contact: Lea Feuge, Public Information Officer City of Fredericksburg (830) 997-7521 [email protected] Fredericksburg, TX – After …

February 24, 2020

Love the stars? Astronomers have a unique suggestion for Valentine’s Day

Light Pollution

PRESS RELEASE: February 11, 2020 from National Science Foundation OIR Lab Few sights are more romantic than a star-filled …

February 11, 2020

Women and Girls in the Dark Sky Movement

Inspiration

February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day to celebrate the incredible contributions …

February 10, 2020

Andrea Gutiérrez: The life-changing magic of dark skies

News

Inspired by her experience at the Mesoamerican Congress of Cultural Astronomy, physics student Andrea Gutiérrez became a DarkSky Delegate …

February 10, 2020

What Does Lettuce Have To Do With My Night Sky?

Light Pollution

by John C. Barentine, Ph.D. Director of Public Policy Residents of cities in towns in North America and Europe …

February 6, 2020