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Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park Becomes World’s Newest International Dark Sky Park

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The National Park Service and IDA are pleased to announce that Petrified Forest National Park has been officially designated …

June 21, 2018

Study Links Artificial Light at Night and Cancer Risk

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A recent study published in Environmental Health Perspectives investigated the relationship between artificial light at night (ALAN) in Spain …

June 14, 2018

Wimberley Valley Cities Become Third International Dark Sky Community in Texas

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In recognition of noteworthy local efforts to reduce light pollution and promote the benefits of nighttime darkness, IDA today …

June 11, 2018

The Pull of Dark Sky Islands

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By Guest Writer Ada Blair I love visiting islands. I always feel a strong sense of crossing a threshold, …

June 7, 2018

New Book Inspires Kids to Explore Night Sky

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Beginning with a list of memories from her own childhood, Joan Marie Galat wrote a book from the perspective …

May 21, 2018

Your True Nature: A True Partner

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Ilan Shamir founded Your True Nature, a company that produces nature-themed gifts, about 20 years ago. His daughter, Laurel …

May 17, 2018

Tucson, Arizona, U.S. Skyglow Reduced 7% after Street Light Conversion

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John Barentine, Director of Conservation at the International Dark-Sky Association, is the lead author of a recent study published …

May 15, 2018

Parque Nacional Histórico de Tumacácori es Designado Como Sitio Internacional de Cielos Oscuros

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TUMACÁCORI, AZ – El Parque Nacional Histórico de Tumacácori (Tumacácori NHP) esta orgullosos de anunciar que ha sido acreditado …

May 8, 2018

Tumacácori National Historical Park Becomes 100th Designated International Dark Sky Place

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TUMACÁCORI, AZ – Tumacácori National Historical Park (NHP) is proud to announce it has received accreditation as the 100th …

May 8, 2018

Call for Abstracts for the 2018 Annual General Meeting

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Looking Up! 30-Years of Dark Sky Advocacy IDA’s 30th Annual General Meeting November 9-11, 2018 | Snowbird, Utah The …

May 1, 2018

Five Notable Moments from International Dark Sky Week

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The 15th annual weeklong celebration of night skies was a smashing success! Nighttime enthusiasts around the globe led International …

April 27, 2018

Can Salmon Help Save the Night Sky?

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“Salmon could help save the night sky,” says Jack Sales, Chapter leader of IDA California. Sales is concerned about …

April 25, 2018