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March 24, 2026

DarkSky holiday lighting tips: Celebrate the night with thoughtful light

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Lights can bring cheer to the festive holiday season, creating a sense of warmth and wonder connected to deep …

December 3, 2025

Nightscape #122 · December 2025

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Featuring: Celebrating the 250th Dark Sky Place — Resurrecting the wild in South Africa’s Lapalala Reserve; Pangolins: Ancient creatures …

November 14, 2025

Celebrate the night with our pumpkin carving templates

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This spooky season, bring the beauty of the night to your doorstep! We have created a set of nocturnal-themed …

October 16, 2025

Nightscape #121 · September 2025

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Featuring: Capture the Dark photo contest winners; Our 2024 Impact Report and financials; 6 new International Dark Sky Places; …

August 23, 2025

Into the blue: Understanding marine light pollution

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

June 6, 2025

Nightscape #120 · June 2025

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Featuring: Into the blue: Understanding marine light pollution; Protecting sea life with smarter lighting; DarkSky Approved: Practical tools for …

May 20, 2025

DarkSky International updates DarkSky Approved Luminaires program to tackle growing light pollution crisis

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Discover DarkSky Approved Luminaires—third-party certified light fixtures that reduce light pollution and support responsible outdoor lighting at night.

April 3, 2025

Monarchs on the move: Why dark skies matter

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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

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

March 12, 2025

Nightscape #119 · March 2025

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Featuring: Q&A with educator and Delegate Michelle Wooten, How proclamations can spark change, Lighting policy templates, and more.

February 14, 2025

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

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

January 17, 2025