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Møn and Nyord

Communities

Denmark

Møn and Nyord are two islands in the Zealand Region of southeastern Denmark comprising 223 km2 (86 square miles) …

March 17, 2017

Møn and Nyord

Parks

Denmark

Møn and Nyord are two islands in the Zealand Region of southeastern Denmark comprising 223 km2 (86 square miles) …

March 17, 2017

Møn and Nyord Designated Scandinavia’s First IDA Dark Sky Places

News

IDA has announced the designation of the Danish islands of Møn and Nyord as Scandinavia’s first International Dark Sky …

March 17, 2017

2017 Could be the Turning Point for how Cities are Lit

News

“2017 could be the turning point for the revolution in how cities are lit,” IDA program manager, John Barantine …

March 14, 2017

BBC Explores True Cost of LED Lights

News

Brian Wheeler of the BBC shares the story of Karen Snyder, and her friend, Delores Bushong whose neighborhood in …

March 14, 2017

IDA Honors Exceptional Efforts in Protecting Natural Nighttime Environment

News

Every day we’re inspired by the many individuals who dedicate their time and talents to conserving the natural nighttime …

March 9, 2017

Cedar Breaks National Monument Gains IDA Dark Sky Park Status

News

Cedar Breaks National Monument and IDA are excited to announce the designation of Cedar Breaks as an International Dark …

March 2, 2017

Cedar Breaks National Monument

Parks

U.S.A.

Cedar Breaks National Monument is a U.S. National Monument in the state of Utah comprising 2,941 ha (6,155 acres) …

March 2, 2017

Night Skies in Arizona and Beyond

News

Arizona resident, Mike Powell, recently wrote a column for the Paris Review describing dark skies in Arizona. Powell describes …

February 21, 2017

Transition to LED Brings New Environmentally Responsiblity Standards for Outdoor Fixtures

News

The rapid advancement of LED technology is unparalleled in the lighting industry, which has caused cities and utilities to …

February 17, 2017

World’s First Academic Center Dedicated to Dark Sky Studies

News

The world’s first academic center specific to the issue of dark skies has been announced at The University of …

February 14, 2017

South Llano River State Park

Parks

U.S.A.

South Llano River State Park is situated on approximately 1,050 hectares (2,600 acres) of land on the Edwards Plateau …

February 14, 2017