Tag: light pollution

Create state and local outdoor lighting codes

Policy

Establishing quality requirements for outdoor lighting is an effective way to protect state and local character, enhance visual safety, …

June 18, 2026

Rum becomes Scotland’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary

News

Isle of Rum, Scotland The Isle of Rum has been designated as Scotland’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary by …

August 23, 2024

Remembering Dave Crawford, founder of DarkSky International

About

The world recently lost a visionary in David L. Crawford, founder of DarkSky International (formerly the International Dark-Sky Association).

July 31, 2024

Eiweiler Star Village becomes the eighth International Dark Sky Place in Germany

News

Nohfelden, Germany The Eiweiler district of the municipality of Nohfelden was certified today as an International Dark Sky Community …

July 29, 2024

Shield Ranch Barton Creek named the first Urban Night Sky Place in Texas

News

AUSTIN, Texas, U.S. DarkSky International officially certified Shield Ranch Barton Creek as an Urban Night Sky Place (UNSP). Shield …

July 23, 2024

Illuminating the path to sustainable cities

About

DarkSky’s collaboration with LUCI Association to combat light pollution.

July 9, 2024

10 Tips for a Stellar DarkSky Camping Experience

About

Camping under a star-filled sky is a magical experience, especially for those of us in the DarkSky Community who …

July 3, 2024

First International Dark Sky Park certified in Norway

News

Kirkenes, Norway Øvre Pasvik National Park has achieved a significant milestone as Norway’s inaugural International Dark Sky Place, marking …

July 3, 2024

Palm Beach Headland becomes Australia’s first Urban Night Sky Place

News

Palm Beach Headland, Australia In an Australian first Palm Beach Headland, located in the Northern Beaches of Sydney, has …

June 25, 2024

From the beach to the seafloor, light pollution interferes with marine life

Effects of light pollution

For World Oceans Day (June 8, 2024), we’d like to discuss the growing threat of light pollution to marine …

June 8, 2024

Moab joins Castle Valley and area parks becoming the densest area of Dark Sky Places in the world

News

Moab, Utah The City of Moab is now an International Dark Sky Community, as designated by DarkSky International (DarkSky). …

June 6, 2024

Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science 2024

DarkSky Updates

by John Barentine Dark Sky Consulting, LLC As more people become increasingly aware of light pollution, accessible scientific information …

June 4, 2024