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IDA Urges Decision-Makers in China Consider Cost-Effective Alternatives to “Artificial Moon”

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According to recent media reports, China’s Chengdu, a city in the Sichuan province, has announced plans for an experimental …

October 25, 2018

New Mexico Blazing a Dark Sky Trail

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While New Mexico has long been a destination for dark sky enthusiasts, there had been no organized effort to …

October 18, 2018

International Dark-Sky Association Announces 2018 Award Recipients

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Each year, the IDA recognizes and celebrates the incredible achievements of individuals and groups who are committed to our …

October 10, 2018

Croatia Set To Enact One Of The World’s Most Advanced National Light Pollution Laws

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by John Barentine Director of Public Policy A proposed country-wide law in Croatia would conform to IDA’s endorsed best …

October 4, 2018

International Dark-Sky Association Establishes Ohio Chapter

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The International Dark-Sky Association welcomes a new chapter in Ohio U.S. to support efforts that protect the nighttime environment …

September 11, 2018

GreaterSkies: Committed to Excellence and to IDA

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Founded in 2006 by Juan Reyero, GreaterSkies is a small, international company that produces personalized star maps. Juan says …

August 31, 2018

“The Father of Modern Space Art” Inspired a Lifelong Love of Night Skies

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As a young boy, IDA member John Mosley vividly recalls being mesmerized by the oversized paintings of distant worlds …

August 29, 2018

Texas Collaboration Protects Dark Skies

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The western part of Texas is home to one of the largest oil and gas producing regions in the …

August 14, 2018

Artificial Light Affects Zooplankton in Arctic

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During the polar night in the high Arctic, a team of scientists discovered “that certain aspects of the polar …

August 14, 2018

World’s Newest International Dark Sky Reserve Is Largest In Europe

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Dark night skies remain accessible over southeastern France, thanks to efforts undertaken by a region of the country described …

August 13, 2018

Artificial Light at Night Affects American Toad Metamorphosis and Growth

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In a study at Case Western Reserve University, scientists tested for both direct and indirect effects of artificial light …

August 9, 2018

Kanab, Utah Preserves View of the Stars with Outdoor Lighting Ordinance

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On June 26, 2018, after a two-year citizen-led effort, the Kanab City Council enacted an outdoor lighting ordinance to …

July 31, 2018