Tag: wildlife

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

10 Tips for a Stellar DarkSky Camping Experience

About

Camping under a star-filled sky is a magical experience, especially for those of us in the DarkSky Community who …

July 3, 2024

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

How DarkSky partners with the National Audubon Society to promote Lights Out for the birds

About

Twice a year, billions of birds take part in massive migrations. Generally, birds spend the spring and summer in …

May 9, 2024

Q&A with DarkSky Delegate Sriram Murali from India

News

Filmmaker Sriram Murali discusses his work in dark sky photography and films and their impact in raising awareness about …

November 17, 2022

Lost Trail NWR Named Montana’s Newest International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Press release

Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge joins Glacier National Park in dark-sky conservation efforts in Montana.

October 31, 2022

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area Named IDA’s 200th Certified Dark Sky Place

Press release

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area leads dark-sky conservation efforts in the iconic Sandhills region of Nebraska by becoming IDA’s …

September 12, 2022

Samyukta Manikumar: Dark nights from Kenya to Slovenia

News

Slovenian astrotourism consultant Samyukta Manikumar shares her experiences in Kenya and Slovenia, promoting dark skies and designing tourism experiences …

June 22, 2022

Artificial Light Impacting Coral Reef Species: A Case Study

Light Pollution

An international team of researchers studied the impact of long-term exposure of artificial light on resident juvenile orange-fin anemonefish.

September 29, 2021

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Abhishek Pawse from Nagpur, India

News

DarkSky Advocate Abhishek Pawse successfully persuaded his city in India to dim street lights, promoting dark sky conservation and …

June 23, 2021

IDA Celebrates Endangered Species Day

Light Pollution

Light pollution has significant impacts on wildlife, including many endangered species. Celebrate Endangered Species Day by learning about some …

May 21, 2021

New Program Launches to Save Migrating Birds in Colorado, USA

Light Pollution

The National Audubon Society, IDA, and Denver Audubon have teamed up for Lights Out Colorado to help Coloradans save …

April 21, 2021