News

Linda Kahananui opens the door to awareness

News

Linda Kahananui, DarkSky Colorado Chapter Board Member, advocates for dark sky conservation, shares indigenous stories, promotes inclusivity, and encourages …

June 30, 2020

Winning Submissions for Capture the Dark Photography Contest

Inspiration

Nighttime photography plays an important role in the dark sky movement. A photograph of a naturally starry sky connects …

June 26, 2020

Satellite Megaconstellations and the Night Sky

Satellites

If you’ve spent time looking at the sky in the last few months, you may have noticed an increase …

June 25, 2020

Toward an Equitable Dark Sky Movement

DarkSky Updates

The following statement was approved by the IDA Board of Directors on June 11, 2020. Black lives matter. The …

June 11, 2020

Save the Date – IDA 2020 *Virtual* Annual General Meeting & Conference

DarkSky Updates

The International Dark-Sky Association is pleased to invite you to the IDA 2020 Virtual Annual General Meeting & Conference …

May 21, 2020

New Research Strengthens Ability to Monitor Light Pollution From Orbit

Light Pollution

by John C. Barentine, Ph.D. Director of Public Policy Since the beginning of the Space Age, humanity has had …

May 19, 2020

Mike Shaw: Nightscape photographer brings light pollution into focus

News

DarkSky Delegate Mike Shaw captures the beauty of the night sky in Minnesota through photography, promoting dark sky awareness …

May 19, 2020

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

It’s Earth Day! Is your home lighting nature, neighbor and night sky friendly?

Outdoor Lighting

What better way to celebrate Earth Day (and Night!) than by making your home dark sky friendly?

April 22, 2020

Joining forces to protect the night from light pollution

Press release

Co-authors: Ruskin Hartley, Executive Director, IDA Brian Liebel, Director of Standards and Research, IES We are delighted to announce …

April 17, 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

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