Wildlife

Into the blue: Understanding marine light pollution

News

Artificial light at night (ALAN) has long been studied for its impacts on humans and wildlife on land…

June 6, 2025

DarkSky and the National Audubon Society promote Lights Out for the birds

News

Twice a year, billions of birds take part in massive migrations. Generally, birds spend the spring and summer in …

May 8, 2025

Monarchs on the move: Why dark skies matter

News

Few sights in nature rival the breathtaking spectacle of monarch butterflies, their vibrant orange wings fluttering gracefully across continents …

March 31, 2025

Building dark sky connections with Michelle Wooten

News

When you first enter the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, most people’s attention is drawn to the elephant …

March 12, 2025

Exploring “Lights Out”: The Smithsonian’s special exhibit on reclaiming the night

News

When you first enter the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, most people’s attention is drawn to the elephant …

January 17, 2025

Reflecting on Under One Sky 2024: A global gathering to protect the night

News

Under One Sky 2024 was our largest and most impactful global conference to date!

November 21, 2024

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

Camping Responsibly to Preserve Nature’s Beauty

News

Imagine listening to the gentle rustle of leaves, breathing in crisp mountain air, and gazing at star-filled skies untouched …

August 21, 2024

10 Tips for a Stellar DarkSky Camping Experience

News

Camping under a star-filled sky is a magical experience, especially for those of us in the DarkSky Community who …

July 3, 2024

From the beach to the seafloor, light pollution interferes with marine life

News

For World Oceans Day (June 8, 2024), we’d like to discuss the growing threat of light pollution to marine …

June 8, 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