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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Sanctuaries

U.S.A.

Within the North Woods of Maine, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument covers an area of approximately 87,500 acres …

May 8, 2020

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Certified as International Dark Sky Sanctuary

News

Contact: Tim Hudson, 207-456-6001 May 8, 2020 PATTEN, ME – Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and the International …

May 8, 2020

Fredericksburg, Texas

Communities

U.S.A.

Fredericksburg is the seat of Gillespie County, in the U.S. State of Texas. As of the 2010 Census, the …

April 30, 2020

Lakewood Village, Texas

Communities

U.S.A.

On April 26, 1977, Lakewood Village was officially incorporated as The Town of Lakewood Village, Texas. Located in the …

April 30, 2020

April’s International Dark Sky Week Urges Homebound Families to “Look Up Together”

News

Press Release April 7, 2020 Contact Amanda Gormley Senior Director of Outreach International Dark-Sky Association [email protected] (240) 920-8466 During…

April 9, 2020

Helper, Utah

Communities

U.S.A.

Helper, Utah is located approximately 120 miles southeast of Salt Lake City in Carbon County alongside the Price River, …

April 1, 2020

Helper, Utah Certified as International Dark Sky Community

News

Release date: April 1, 2020 Contact(s): Lenise Peterman 801-712-7622 HELPER, UT— Helper City and the International Dark-Sky Association are …

April 1, 2020

Lessons From the Dark: How The Night Can Help Us Cope with Crisis

News

by Diana del Solar, Public Outreach Associate Around the world, people are adjusting to a new “normal” as the …

March 30, 2020

Research and dark sky advocacy are a perfect match for scientist Brett Seymoure

News

Postdoctoral researcher Brett Seymoure highlights the impact of light pollution on species, including insects, and advocates for lighting changes …

March 24, 2020

Frequently asked questions

Resources

What is light pollution? What’s a Dark Sky Place? How many are there? When was DarkSky International founded? How …

July 11, 2025

IDA’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

News

The International Dark-Sky Association is concerned about the worldwide impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We mourn the suffering …

March 17, 2020

The Human Environment Includes Orbital Space

News

By Ruskin Hartley, Executive Director Protecting the night from light pollution for all living things requires bold action. Today, …

March 10, 2020