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Meet the Judges – IDA ‘Capture the Dark’ Photo Contest

Inspiration

In celebration of the night, the International Dark-Sky Association is hosting a ‘Capture the Dark’ Dark Sky Photography Contest …

May 11, 2020

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Sanctuaries

U.S.A.

Within the North Woods of Maine, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument covers an area of approximately 87,500 acres …

May 8, 2020

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Certified as International Dark Sky Sanctuary

News

Contact: Tim Hudson, 207-456-6001 May 8, 2020 PATTEN, ME – Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and the International …

May 8, 2020

Fredericksburg, Texas

Communities

U.S.A.

Fredericksburg is the seat of Gillespie County, in the U.S. State of Texas. As of the 2010 Census, the …

April 30, 2020

Lakewood Village, Texas

Communities

U.S.A.

On April 26, 1977, Lakewood Village was officially incorporated as The Town of Lakewood Village, Texas. Located in the …

April 30, 2020

April’s International Dark Sky Week Urges Homebound Families to “Look Up Together”

Press release

Press Release April 7, 2020 Contact Amanda Gormley Senior Director of Outreach International Dark-Sky Association [email protected] (240) 920-8466 During…

April 9, 2020

Helper, Utah

Communities

U.S.A.

Helper, Utah is located approximately 120 miles southeast of Salt Lake City in Carbon County alongside the Price River, …

April 1, 2020

Helper, Utah Certified as International Dark Sky Community

News

Release date: April 1, 2020 Contact(s): Lenise Peterman 801-712-7622 HELPER, UT— Helper City and the International Dark-Sky Association are …

April 1, 2020

Lessons From the Dark: How The Night Can Help Us Cope with Crisis

Inspiration

by Diana del Solar, Public Outreach Associate Around the world, people are adjusting to a new “normal” as the …

March 30, 2020

Research and dark sky advocacy are a perfect match for scientist Brett Seymoure

News

Postdoctoral researcher Brett Seymoure highlights the impact of light pollution on species, including insects, and advocates for lighting changes …

March 24, 2020

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