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First International Dark-Sky Reserve In The U.S. Designated

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An area spanning more than 3,600 square kilometers (1,400 square miles) in central Idaho, U.S., has been designated as …

December 18, 2017

IDA 2017 Annual General Meeting Highlights

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The 2017 Annual General Meeting in Boston brought IDA supporters, members, and chapter leaders together with more than 40 …

December 12, 2017

Exploring the Night: Winter Fundraising Campaign

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Give Now While many folks enjoy spending winter’s chilly nighttime hours indoors, huddled around a cozy fire, the longer …

December 6, 2017

Five Years of Satellite Images Show Global Light Pollution Increasing at a Rate of Two Percent Per Year

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Five years of advanced satellite images show that there is more artificial light at night across the globe, and …

November 22, 2017

Big Bend Ranch State Park Named World’s Newest International Dark Sky Park

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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and IDA are proud to announce that Big Bend Ranch State Park (BBRSP) …

November 21, 2017

Obed Wild and Scenic River Becomes an IDA International Dark Sky Park

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The National Park Service and IDA are pleased to announce that Obed Wild & Scenic River (WSR) in Tennessee, …

November 8, 2017

City of Ketchum Earns First International Dark Sky Community Designation in Idaho

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The City of Ketchum, Idaho (U.S.) has officially been designated as an International Dark Sky Community by the international …

October 31, 2017

Headlands International Dark Sky Park Protects Night Skies and the Human Imagination

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Headlands International Dark Sky Park has been recognized with the 2017 International Dark Sky Place of the Year Award. …

October 19, 2017

Bird Migration Dramatically Altered by High-intensity Urban Light Installation

Light Pollution

By: Meg Schader for the International Dark-Sky Association Tribute in Light in New York City projects two beams of …

October 18, 2017

Reclaiming the Night: Policy and Technology as Tools of Change

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Register now! Early-bird Registration has been extended through October 14, 2017. The IDA membership gathers annually to share new …

October 11, 2017

International Dark-Sky Association Recognizes 2017 Award Winners

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IDA Awards recognize and share the exemplary achievements of individuals and groups who are committed to our mission. U.S. …

October 11, 2017

Nobel Prize Awarded for Discovery of Molecular Mechanisms Controlling the Circadian Rhythm

Light Pollution

The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute today announced the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded jointly …

October 2, 2017