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Dripping Springs Named The First International Dark Sky Community In Texas

Press release

TUCSON, AZ, AND DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX, 11 February 2014 – The stars at night remain big and bright deep …

February 11, 2014

First International Dark Sky Reserve Named In Ireland

Press release

TUCSON, AZ, AND KERRY, IRELAND, 27 January 2014 – The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) announced today it has named …

January 27, 2014

IDA Partners with Celestron to Protect the Natural Night Sky

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24 January 2014. TUCSON, AZ – The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is proud to announce a new partnership with …

January 24, 2014

Bluff, Utah

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U.S.A.

Bluff, Utah is a small close-knit community located in the Four Corners Area of the Southwest United States, at …

June 24, 2025

From the beach to the seafloor, light pollution interferes with marine life

Effects of light pollution

For World Oceans Day (June 8, 2024), we’d like to discuss the growing threat of light pollution to marine …

June 8, 2024

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

Monthly Star: You!

News

DarkSky International highlights the work of advocates, delegates, and chapters from around the world, showcasing their efforts in protecting …

February 23, 2023

Blanco, Texas

Communities

U.S.A.

The City of Blanco is located in Blanco County in central Texas, U.S., in the heart of the Texas …

April 26, 2022

How it Started & How it’s Going: Celebrating 20 Years of the IDSP Program

News

The city of Flagstaff, Arizona, USA, has long been a leader in outdoor lighting policy. In fact, they enacted …

October 24, 2021

Announcing the 2021 Award Recipients

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We are very excited to announce the 2021 IDA award recipients! Each year, the International Dark-Sky Association recognizes and …

October 13, 2021

Black Gap Wildlife Management Area

Sanctuaries

U.S.A.

Black Gap Wildlife Management Area (BGWMA or WMA) encompasses approximately 103,000 acres with relatively little development. The property is …

August 19, 2021

Help Map Light Pollution and Set a World Record

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PRESS RELEASE Can you see the stars? Who has the darkest skies? Tell us what you can see on …

June 18, 2020