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Full Snow Moon, Lunar Eclipse and Comet to Put on a Show

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This evening, Friday, February 10th, our dark skies will put on quite a show. The Full Snow Moon, a …

February 10, 2017

IDA Co-Sponsors Major International Dark Skies Conference

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Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere, which covers over 5,000 square miles, is to be the setting for the first-ever …

February 6, 2017

IDA Communications Director to Bring the Benefits of Dark Skies into the Light

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International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), the recognized authority on light pollution, announced today that Amanda Gormley has been hired as …

February 1, 2017

3 Insects 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 …

January 31, 2017

IDA’s 2017 Board of Directors

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We’re happy to introduce to you our 2017 Board of Directors! Diana Umpierre – President | Pembroke Pines, Florida …

January 27, 2017

NPS Night Sky Initiative Part of Emotional Video by Astronaut Jeff Williams

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As a celebratory message of appreciation for the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, NASA Astronaut Jeff Williams shares heartfelt …

January 24, 2017

Flagstaff AZ Images at Night Show Success with Years of Dark Sky Advocacy

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New images taken by the National Park Service of Flagstaff, Arizona show the years of dedicated dark sky advocacy …

January 20, 2017

Press Release: Protecting Dark Skies for Astronomy and Life

Light Pollution

Below is the Press Release that was released on January 6th by the Lowell Observatory and National Optical Astronomy …

January 10, 2017

Judge Ruled Against City of Monterey Over LED Conversion

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Recently, a judge ruled against the city of Monterey, stating they violated the California Environmental Quality Act and the …

January 9, 2017

Enjoying Dark Skies with Kids!

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Participating in dark sky activities gives kids first-hand, meaningful experiences that help them understand the obstacles we face in …

January 6, 2017

Contact Your Elected Official to Fight Against Blue-Rich LED Street Lighting

Light Pollution

Many cities across the globe are replacing their older street lights with newer LED technology. Specifically, with the blue-rich …

January 3, 2017

Two Newly Named National Monument’s a Wonderful End-of-Year Gift to Us All

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IDA is ending 2016 with the wonderful news of President Obama’s designation of two new national monuments – one …

December 30, 2016