Tag: light pollution

Exploring “Lights Out”: The Smithsonian’s special exhibit on reclaiming the night

Astronomy

When you first enter the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, most people’s attention is drawn to the elephant …

January 17, 2025

Gower National Landscape becomes the second International Dark Sky Community certified in Wales

News

Swansea, Wales Gower National Landscape was designated as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International. This is an …

January 9, 2025

DarkSky International launches new Oil and Gas Industry Lighting Program, recognizing three Franklin Mountain Energy sites in New Mexico

Press release

DarkSky International has recognized three Franklin Mountain Energy locations in the Permian Basin area of Lea County, New Mexico …

January 8, 2025

Reflecting on 2024: A year of global milestones for DarkSky

Uncategorized

2024 was a dark sky year to remember! Not only did we reach significant milestones as an organization, but …

December 30, 2024

Taking Action for International Dark Sky Week 2025

DarkSky Updates

The night sky has always inspired us, reminding us of the universe’s beauty, wonder, and vastness.

December 11, 2024

Reflecting on Under One Sky 2024: A global gathering to protect the night

Astronomy

Under One Sky 2024 was our largest and most impactful global conference to date!

November 21, 2024

Announcing the 2024 DarkSky award winners

Awards

Thank you to all the award winners and nominees for your continued hard work and dedication to the dark …

November 13, 2024

DarkSky International launches new lighting policy templates for municipalities and territories

Press release

DarkSky International has published free templates to assist local and regional governments in adopting responsible outdoor lighting policies.

November 8, 2024

Create state and local outdoor lighting codes

Policy

Establishing quality requirements for outdoor lighting is an effective way to protect state and local character, enhance visual safety, …

June 18, 2026

Rum becomes Scotland’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary

News

Isle of Rum, Scotland The Isle of Rum has been designated as Scotland’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary by …

August 23, 2024

Remembering Dave Crawford, founder of DarkSky International

About

The world recently lost a visionary in David L. Crawford, founder of DarkSky International (formerly the International Dark-Sky Association).

July 31, 2024

Eiweiler Star Village becomes the eighth International Dark Sky Place in Germany

News

Nohfelden, Germany The Eiweiler district of the municipality of Nohfelden was certified today as an International Dark Sky Community …

July 29, 2024