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Second Utah State Park Named IDA Dark Sky Park

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After a two-year application process, Goblin Valley State Park has been formally designated as an International Dark Sky Park. …

September 6, 2016

Dark Skies Over the Bears Ears

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Guest Post by Stewart Aitchison Most of the proposed 1.9 million-acre Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah is …

August 31, 2016

Take Action: Protect The ‘Bears Ears’ of Southern Utah

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Large stretches of U.S. territory that still experience natural nighttime darkness are now few in number, and they shrink …

August 31, 2016

Happy Centennial to the National Park Service!

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Today, August 24, marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. That’s 100 years of protecting our national …

August 24, 2016

Eyes In The Sky: Exploring Global Light Pollution With Satellite Maps

Light Pollution

Billions of people around the world routinely experience light pollution in the form of skyglow, the ever-present “haze” of …

August 22, 2016

The Starry Night painted in 1889 by Vincent van Gogh.

7 Pieces of Art Inspired by the Night Sky

Inspiration

Until recently, for all of human history, our ancestors experienced a sky brimming with stars – a night sky …

August 15, 2016

US National Monument Designated Dark Sky Park on its 100th Birthday

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IDA is proud to announce the destination of Capulin Volcano National Monument as a Gold-tier International Dark Sky Park …

August 9, 2016

Light pollution in Los Angeles obscures the night sky.

5 Appalling Facts about Light Pollution

Light Pollution

Residents of L.A. haven’t been able to see the stars for a while. In fact some city dwellers don’t …

July 29, 2016

An aerial photo of Sark, Channel Islands.

The Psychology of Dark Skies

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By Guest Writer Ada Blair I’ve been a regular visitor to the Isle of Sark since 2010 when a …

July 27, 2016

An "acorn" outdoor street light at night gives off a lot of glare because it's not shielded.

Really, really bad lighting

Outdoor Lighting

Good lighting is used only when needed, only where needed, in only the amount needed, and shielded so that …

July 26, 2016

Three people sit looking over the water at Acadia National Park. The night sky is filled with star and you can see a hint of he Milky Way.

Grad Student Helps Acadia with Dark Sky Bid

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Guest post by Locher Grove It’s not easy to find dark skies along the East Coast of the continental …

July 21, 2016

5 Stunning “Moonbow” Photos

Inspiration

We’ve all seen rainbows. But have you ever seen a moonbow? This rare phenomenon, also known as a lunar …

July 18, 2016