Satellites

More than just streaks: 5 truths from the astrophotographers documenting our crowded skies

News

In 2025, DarkSky’s global astrophotography survey revealed rapidly increasing interference from satellite mega-constellations. This policy paper shares those findings …

December 8, 2025

2025: United for the night – A year of worldwide progress

News

2025 has truly been a year written in the stars, marking another meaningful chapter of growth not just for …

December 4, 2025

Creating codes and statutes

Astronomy

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

June 30, 2025

DarkSky endorses the Dark and Quiet Skies Act

News

DarkSky International proudly endorses the Dark and Quiet Skies Act, a pivotal bill championed by Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO) …

September 4, 2024

Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science 2024

News

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

June 4, 2024

Artificial Light at Night: state of the science 2023 report released

News

by John Barentine Dark Sky Consulting, LLC To successfully communicate with the public and decision-makers, dark-sky advocates must have …

July 11, 2023

Our positions and statements

Astronomy

DarkSky’s positions and statements address critical issues related to light pollution and dark skies, guiding our priorities, communications, advocacy …

December 17, 2025

IDA appeals FCC approval of SpaceX Gen2 satellite constellation

News

IDA has appealed in response to the FCC order and authorization approving SpaceX to deploy and maintain a constellation …

January 6, 2023

Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science 2022 Report

News

IDA’s State of the Science 2022 report is a high-level overview of the best of our scientific understanding of …

June 9, 2022

Who Owns the Night Sky?

News

The following originally appeared as an article in Nightscape #106 (December 2021) written by Megan Eaves. To enjoy new …

March 22, 2022

Aparna Venkatesan to Present Keynote at 2021 Under One Sky Conference

News

We are pleased to announce that Aparna Venkatesan is a keynote speaker for the International Dark-Sky Association’s 2021 Under …

September 22, 2021

SATCON2 Workshop to Take Place in Mid-July

News

Interested in how to minimize the negative impacts of satellite constellations on astronomy and the night sky? Join SATCON2 …

June 29, 2021