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US National Monument Designated Dark Sky Park on its 100th Birthday

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IDA is proud to announce the destination of Capulin Volcano National Monument as a Gold-tier International Dark Sky Park …

August 9, 2016

5 Appalling Facts about Light Pollution

Light Pollution

Residents of L.A. haven’t been able to see the stars for a while. In fact some city dwellers don’t …

July 29, 2016

The Psychology of Dark Skies

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By Guest Writer Ada Blair I’ve been a regular visitor to the Isle of Sark since 2010 when a …

July 27, 2016

Really, really bad lighting

Outdoor Lighting

Good lighting is used only when needed, only where needed, in only the amount needed, and shielded so that …

July 26, 2016

Grad Student Helps Acadia with Dark Sky Bid

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Guest post by Locher Grove It’s not easy to find dark skies along the East Coast of the continental …

July 21, 2016

5 Stunning “Moonbow” Photos

Inspiration

We’ve all seen rainbows. But have you ever seen a moonbow? This rare phenomenon, also known as a lunar …

July 18, 2016

The Importance of Awe

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Guest post by William Sheehan, courtesy of Sky & Telescope While struggling in abject poverty in Nashville after the …

July 13, 2016

What Do Dark Skies Mean to You?

Light Pollution

Guest Post by Emma Marrington, senior rural policy campaigner for Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) When was the …

July 11, 2016

Watch Dean Regas Talk about Protecting Night Skies

Astronomy

Dean Regas – astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory, renowned astronomy educator and co-host of PBS’s Star Gazers – talks …

July 6, 2016

First Dark Sky Park in Australia Designated

Press release

Warrumbungle National Park in west-central New South Wales (NSW) has been designated Australia’s first IDA International Dark Sky Park…

July 4, 2016

Three Surprising Creatures 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 …

June 30, 2016

13 Stunning Starry Night Photos

Inspiration

IDA established the International Dark Sky Places conservation program in 2001 to recognize excellent stewardship of the night sky. …

June 27, 2016