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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

New National Monuments Protect Southern California Dark Skies

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Last fall, we asked you to contact President Barack Obama and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell to voice support for …

February 12, 2016

5 Planets Align in Celestial Treat

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Starting early this morning, a rare celestial event is inhabiting the predawn sky. For the first time in more …

January 20, 2016

IDA Designates First U.S. International Dark Sky Sanctuary In New Mexico

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IDA is pleased to announce the designation of the Cosmic Campground as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. It is …

January 14, 2016

2016 Astronomical Events: 7 Reasons to Look Up at Dark Night Skies

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March 8: Jupiter at Opposition The gas giant Jupiter, the largest planet in the Solar System, has two and …

January 11, 2016

Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park Named Florida’s First Dark Sky Place

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Dark skies have rapidly vanished in the eastern United States, leaving very few locations relatively untouched by the effects …

January 6, 2016

Shop IDA!

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“Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want.” ― Anna Lappé …

January 2, 2016

7 Dark Sky Highlights of 2015

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Our International Dark Sky Places program had another record breaking year. We designated 17 new Dark Sky Places, breaking …

December 31, 2015

How to Enact a Lighting Ordinance

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By Guest Writer Bob Gent Many of us are aware of the serious problems from light pollution. Blinding glare …

December 30, 2015

Without the Stars We Wouldn’t Have “Star Wars”!

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The starry night sky and view of our vast universe has been inspiring men and women since the dawn …

December 20, 2015

Lessons from the retrofit revolution

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A recent news article draws attention to a new street lighting project just completed in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This …

December 17, 2015

City’s LED Retrofit Shows Need For Careful Lighting Choices

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By Guest Author Jim Benya Davis, California, is a small city adjacent to a large university. The city has …

December 8, 2015