We have a new name and logo DarkSky Updates We are DarkSky. After 30+ years the International Dark-Sky Association gets an easier-to-say name. June 1, 2023
IDSW 2023 Wrap-Up! International Dark Sky Week We at DarkSky International want to express our sincerest thank you and congratulations to dark sky advocates around the … May 23, 2023
Call for 2023 Award Nominations Get involved Do you know a dark sky advocate who deserves recognition for protecting the night from light pollution? Whether they … May 3, 2023
Partners About Our efforts are multiplied by the cooperation and support of organizational partners around the world, from institutions and media … April 20, 2026
Causes of light pollution Resources Light pollution is a problem, but there’s no single country, group, or industry to blame. Instead, it’s a result … July 31, 2023
Remembering Robert Edward (Bob) Mizon MBE FRAS, 1946–2023 Uncategorized Bob Mizon was a mammoth influence on the U.K. and global dark sky movement. April 26, 2023
Support responsible outdoor lighting What we do DarkSky supports responsible outdoor lighting through policy positions, public education, scientific research, partnerships, and more. February 26, 2026
What is light pollution? Resources Light pollution is the human-made alteration of outdoor light levels from those occurring naturally. When we over-light, fail to … October 4, 2024
Colophon / imprint About Publisher DarkSky International Content DarkSky staff Lauren Scorzafava, communications associate emeritus Various contributors Project Management Mark Bult… July 26, 2023
Our positions and statements Policy DarkSky’s positions and statements address critical issues related to light pollution and dark skies, guiding our priorities, communications, advocacy … December 19, 2025
Who we are Who we are The champions of the dark sky movement, Advocates and Delegates make up a global network of volunteers educating the … September 9, 2023
What we do What we do Founded as the International Dark-Sky Association in 1988, DarkSky is the globally recognized authority on light pollution issues and … April 25, 2026