News

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

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Debbie Moran from Texas, USA

News

Texas-based DarkSky Advocate Debbie Moran emphasizes education for police and believes it is crucial to dispel misconceptions about lighting.

April 21, 2021

The Lyrids: The End of the Meteor Shower Drought

Astronomy

Each year, the Lyrid Meteor Shower is active in mid-late April marking the return of meteor showers after a …

April 13, 2021

Two Virginia State Parks Become World’s Newest International Dark Sky Parks

Press release

IDA has awarded International Dark Sky Park status to Natural Bridge State Park in Rockbridge County and Sky Meadows …

April 7, 2021

2021 U.K. Star Count Shows Light Pollution Reduction During Lockdown

Press release

A nationwide Star Count conducted in February by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has revealed a significant …

April 6, 2021

Mesa Verde Certified as an International Dark Sky Park

Press release

The NPS and the IDA are pleased to announce Mesa Verde National Park as the newest International Dark Sky …

April 5, 2021

New Study Finds Satellites Contribute Significant Light Pollution To Night Skies

Satellites

Scientists reported new research results today suggesting that artificial objects in orbit around the Earth are brightening night skies …

March 28, 2021

IDA has awarded International Dark Sky Park Designations to Fremont Indian and Goosenecks State Parks

Press release

The International Dark-Sky Association has awarded International Dark Sky Park status to both Fremont Indian and Goosenecks State Parks.

March 25, 2021

Ian Hobkirk: Astrotourism as a force for good

News

Barcelona-born DarkSky Delegate Ian Hobkirk promotes astrotourism and educates about health risks, emphasizing behavioral change and ‘glocal’ approaches.

March 24, 2021

IDA Announces Pipe Spring National Monument as International Dark Sky Park

Press release

The International Dark-Sky Association and the National Parks Service are pleased to announce Pipe Spring Natl Monument as a …

March 23, 2021

A Values-Centered Approach to Nighttime Conservation

Outdoor Lighting

IDA’s Board of Directors adopted a Policy implementing the Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting on January 28, 2021. …

March 23, 2021

Welcome to the IDA’s new Directors and Officers!

DarkSky Updates

We hope that you will join us in welcoming these new additions to the International Dark-Sky Association Board of …

March 15, 2021