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Warrumbungle Dark Sky Park

Parks

Australia

Warrumbungle Dark Sky Park is a 23,312-hectare park in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia. In addition …

July 3, 2016

Three Surprising Creatures Affected by Light Pollution

Light Pollution

Every year we see lots of new research on the effect of artificial light at night on various types …

June 30, 2016

13 Stunning Starry Night Photos

Inspiration

IDA established the International Dark Sky Places conservation program in 2001 to recognize excellent stewardship of the night sky. …

June 27, 2016

5 Species Threatened by Light Pollution

Light Pollution

Sea turtles live in the ocean but hatch on the beach at night. Hatchlings find their way to the …

June 23, 2016

Be Part of the Global Debate On LEDs

LEDs

For the past five years, IDA has sounded the alarm about the environmental and health impacts of blue-rich white …

June 22, 2016

80% of World Population Lives Under Skyglow, New Study Finds

Light Pollution

A groundbreaking new study documenting light pollution across the globe finds that more than 80 percent of the world’s …

June 10, 2016

Act Now to Preserve the Grand Canyon Area Night Skies

Get involved

We need your help! You’ve probably heard the exciting news that Grand Canyon National Park has been designated a …

June 8, 2016

Grand Canyon Designated a Dark Sky Park

Press release

The International Dark-Sky Association and the National Park Service are excited to announce that Grand Canyon National Park is …

June 6, 2016

Grand Canyon National Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, U.S., is among the most recognizable parks in the world. Consisting of some …

June 5, 2016

Utah State Park Designated Newest Dark Sky Park

Press release

We are pleased to announce the designation of Dead Horse Point State Park in Utah as an International Dark …

June 1, 2016

Dead Horse Point State Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Dead Horse Point State Park consists of 2,170 hectares (5,362 acres) of land perched above a gooseneck bend of …

June 1, 2016

Return Eagle Mountain Lands to Joshua Tree National Park!

Get involved

International Dark Sky Association Alert Take Action by May 27, 2016! A sample letter is provided below. In October …

May 19, 2016