Archives: News

Toward an Equitable Dark Sky Movement

News

The following statement was approved by the IDA Board of Directors on June 11, 2020. Black lives matter. The …

June 11, 2020

Call for 2020 IDA Award Nominations

News

Do you know a dark sky advocate who deserves recognition for their work protecting the night from light pollution? …

May 21, 2020

Save the Date – IDA 2020 *Virtual* Annual General Meeting & Conference

News

The International Dark-Sky Association is pleased to invite you to the IDA 2020 Virtual Annual General Meeting & Conference …

May 21, 2020

New Research Strengthens Ability to Monitor Light Pollution From Orbit

News

by John C. Barentine, Ph.D. Director of Public Policy Since the beginning of the Space Age, humanity has had …

May 19, 2020

Mike Shaw: Nightscape photographer brings light pollution into focus

News

DarkSky Delegate Mike Shaw captures the beauty of the night sky in Minnesota through photography, promoting dark sky awareness …

May 19, 2020

Meet the Judges – IDA ‘Capture the Dark’ Photo Contest

News

In celebration of the night, the International Dark-Sky Association is hosting a ‘Capture the Dark’ Dark Sky Photography Contest …

May 11, 2020

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Certified as International Dark Sky Sanctuary

News

Contact: Tim Hudson, 207-456-6001 May 8, 2020 PATTEN, ME – Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and the International …

May 8, 2020

It’s Earth Day! Is your home lighting nature, neighbor and night sky friendly?

News

What better way to celebrate Earth Day (and Night!) than by making your home dark sky friendly?

April 22, 2020

Joining forces to protect the night from light pollution

News

Co-authors: Ruskin Hartley, Executive Director, IDA Brian Liebel, Director of Standards and Research, IES We are delighted to announce …

April 17, 2020

April’s International Dark Sky Week Urges Homebound Families to “Look Up Together”

News

Press Release April 7, 2020 Contact Amanda Gormley Senior Director of Outreach International Dark-Sky Association [email protected] (240) 920-8466 During…

April 9, 2020

Helper, Utah Certified as International Dark Sky Community

News

Release date: April 1, 2020 Contact(s): Lenise Peterman 801-712-7622 HELPER, UT— Helper City and the International Dark-Sky Association are …

April 1, 2020

Lessons From the Dark: How The Night Can Help Us Cope with Crisis

News

by Diana del Solar, Public Outreach Associate Around the world, people are adjusting to a new “normal” as the …

March 30, 2020