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A Values-Centered Approach to Nighttime Conservation

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IDA’s Board of Directors adopted a Policy implementing the Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting on January 28, 2021. …

March 23, 2021

Welcome to the IDA’s new Directors and Officers!

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We hope that you will join us in welcoming these new additions to the International Dark-Sky Association Board of …

March 15, 2021

Dark Sky Book Lists For Your Reading Pleasure

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In time for International Dark Sky Week, we’ve compiled two lists of dark sky books – one for adults …

March 12, 2021

Celebrate International Dark Sky Week in Style

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International Dark Sky Week shirts, sweatshirts, and tank tops are now available. Discover the night and celebrate in style!

February 25, 2021

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Michael Lewis from Virginia, USA

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DarkSky Delegate Michael Lewis of Virginia works on Urban Night Sky Place designations and highlights the importance of Black …

February 24, 2021

Quetico Provincial Park Awarded International Dark Sky Park Designation

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Quetico Provincial Park has been designated an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association.

February 23, 2021

Black History Month: A History of Forced Illumination

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In honor of Black History Month, we are starting conversations about racism and bringing awareness to how light pollution …

February 18, 2021

Dark Sky Advocacy During a Pandemic: Lessons Learned

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The pandemic added a new layer of challenges to dark sky advocacy but the lessons we have learned will …

February 10, 2021

Valles Caldera National Preserve Receives International Dark Sky Park Certification

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Jemez Springs, NM – The National Park Service and the International Dark-Sky Association announced today that Valles Caldera National …

February 3, 2021

International Dark Sky Week 2021: Save the Date

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International Dark Sky Week 2021 will be held during the week of April 5-12. Discover the night and help …

January 26, 2021

Meet Sujay Patil: Founder of the Meet Star Gazers app

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Sujay Patil, an amateur astronomer based in Paris, created the Meet Star Gazers app to simplify stargazing by providing …

January 21, 2021

Utah Division of Parks and Recreation announces three new International Dark Sky Park designations for Jordanelle, Kodachrome Basin, and Rockport State Parks

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The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation announces three new International Dark Sky Park designations from the International Dark …

January 14, 2021