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Joining forces to protect the night from light pollution

Press release

Co-authors: Ruskin Hartley, Executive Director, IDA Brian Liebel, Director of Standards and Research, IES We are delighted to announce …

April 17, 2020

Nighttime activities for families to enjoy together

Resources

These resources are designed to help families explore and appreciate the night together. Whether you’re stepping outside to look …

March 10, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Resources

What is light pollution? What’s a Dark Sky Place? How many are there? When was DarkSky International founded? How …

July 11, 2025

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

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

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

Committees

About

DarkSky‘s Board of Directors appoints advisory committees to fulfill certain roles and responsibilities of the organization.

April 7, 2026

Lighting Technical Committee

About

The DarkSky Technical Committee is made up of highly-skilled lighting specialists and environmental scientists, and provides guidance on policies …

January 15, 2026

Dr. T.K. Lawless County Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Located in the State of Michigan, Dr. T.K. Lawless Park (Lawless Park) is nestled within Cass County, in the …

January 15, 2020

Alpes Azur Mercantour

Reserves

France

Located at the South-West end of the Alps, where the mountains plunge to the Mediterranean Sea, the Alpes Azur …

January 2, 2020

Important Update Regarding IDSP Application Deadlines

News

In response to growing interest in the International Dark Sky Places Program (IDSP), IDA’s International Dark Sky Places Committee …

December 20, 2019