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Five Notable Moments from International Dark Sky Week

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The 15th annual weeklong celebration of night skies was a smashing success! Nighttime enthusiasts around the globe led International …

April 27, 2018

Can Salmon Help Save the Night Sky?

Wildlife

“Salmon could help save the night sky,” says Jack Sales, Chapter leader of IDA California. Sales is concerned about …

April 25, 2018

A Powerful Storm is Brewing in Colorado | International Dark Sky Week Inspiration

Inspiration

International Dark Sky Week, April 15-21, 2018, draws attention to the problems associated with light pollution and promotes simple …

April 16, 2018

Rainbow Bridge National Monument Designated World’s 4th International Dark Sky Sanctuary

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Rainbow Bridge National Monument and the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) are excited to announce the designation of Rainbow Bridge …

April 16, 2018

Earth Night | International Dark Sky Week Inspiration

Inspiration

Andy Kreyche of the IDA Santa Cruz Chapter believes that the night sky should be of interest to everyone. …

April 9, 2018

First International Dark Sky Place Established In Japan

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Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, located in the Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, has been designated an International Dark Sky Park. It is …

April 1, 2018

Turn on the Night

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Help us “Turn on the Night.” Order your 2018 International Dark Sky Week t-shirt today! Order Now As IDA …

March 21, 2018

Restless Idealism and the Night Sky

Light Pollution

Holiday River Expeditions—a rafting and biking tour outfit in Utah—in partnership with Clark Planetarium, has been digging deeper into …

March 19, 2018

Harvard Law School student studies light pollution case law for IDA

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Tucson, AZ — Harvard Law School student, Iris Zhou, performed a three-week internship at IDA Headquarters in Tucson, Arizona …

March 15, 2018

Portland, Maine Chooses IDA-Approved Dark Sky Friendly Light Fixtures

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Concerns about light pollution and energy savings prompt Portland, Maine to adopt IDA-Approved Dark Sky Friendly lighting fixtures. Portland…

March 14, 2018

PhotoDiversity™ Film Festival Celebrating ‘Equity on the Equinox’!

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Celebrate the Power of Night at the PhotoDiversity™ Film Festival, March 20-22 & PhotoDiversity GALA at the American Museum …

March 7, 2018

Protected: Putman Mountain Observatory Event April 14

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March 1, 2018