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Happy National Park Week!

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It’s National Park Week and a great time to visit one of our national treasures. For the entire week …

April 16, 2016

You’re Never too Young (or Old) to Become a Dark Sky Advocate

Light Pollution

By high school senior and dark sky advocate Jessica Elliott When I was in the third grade, my class …

April 14, 2016

Learn why you shouldn’t bare your bulbs! Watch now…

Light Pollution

Lighting demonstration by Keith Kreuger, IDA Pinal County (Arizona) Chapter Leader, illustrating the difference between a bare bulb and …

April 8, 2016

5 Things You Can Do to Protect the Night Sky

Light Pollution

Light pollution affects everybody! The good news is that light pollution, unlike many other forms of pollution, is reversible …

April 8, 2016

Annual “Earth & Sky” Photo Contest Now Open

Light Pollution

By Guest Writer David Malin, The World at Night and “Earth and Sky” Photography Contest Judge The World at …

April 7, 2016

Light Pollution Measure Passed by Washington State

Light Pollution

On Friday, March 26, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a supplemental state transportation budget that includes what may well …

April 5, 2016

IDA Publishes in LED Professional magazine

Light Pollution

IDA is excited to announce the publication of our ‘special topic’ article “The Value of Dark Skies – About …

March 30, 2016

City Lights from Space

Light Pollution

It’s no secret that city lights are brighter than starlight. Almost everyone, from amateur stargazers to professional astronomers, has …

March 29, 2016

Owls and Stargazing at the Headlands Dark Sky Park

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The Headlands, a 600-acre IDA International Dark Sky Park on the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan will be hosting …

March 16, 2016

Arizona E-Billboard Expansion Defeated

Outdoor Lighting

We are pleased to announce the defeat of Arizona House Bill 2507, which would have expanded the allowable range …

March 15, 2016

Little Penguins Waddling on the Dark Side

Light Pollution

By guest writer Airam Rodríguez, a postdoctoral researcher at Phillip Island Nature Parks, Australia, and Estación Biológica de Doñana …

February 23, 2016

Big Park, Arizona, Named International Dark Sky Community

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In recognition of local efforts to promote and protect its naturally dark nighttime environment, the International Dark-Sky Association has …

February 22, 2016