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World’s First Transnational Dark Sky Park Receives IDA Accreditation

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IDA announced today that it has recognized the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park (W-GIPP) as a Provisional International Dark Sky …

April 28, 2017

International Dark Sky Week: 5 Ways to Support Dark Skies Right Now

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The nighttime environment is a crucial natural resource for all life on Earth, but the glow of uncontrolled outdoor …

April 27, 2017

The Night Sky and You

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By: Dawn Davies, Public Advocacy Volunteer IDA Public Advocacy Volunteer and amateur astronomer, Dawn Davies, shares the hidden wonders …

April 25, 2017

Utah Leads The World With Nine International Dark Sky Parks

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Antelope Island State Park in Utah, U.S., has officially been awarded the title of International Dark Sky Park by …

April 21, 2017

LIMITED EDITION IDA Poster by Tyler Nordgren

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Artist Tyler Nordgren, widely known for his classic images of the night sky and other wondrous landscapes, has generously …

April 17, 2017

SKYGLOW: Hunting the Dark

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Pursued in collaboration with the International Dark-Sky Association, SKYGLOW explores the history and mythology of celestial observation and the …

April 12, 2017

Volunteer for IDA

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The International Dark-Sky Association is the only nonprofit working to minimize the impacts of light at night. Through our …

April 6, 2017

Stars Illuminate Our World

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International Dark Sky Week draws attention to the problems associated with light pollution and promotes simple solutions available to …

April 4, 2017

Marching for Science? Download IDA’s FREE Light Pollution Posters

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International Dark Sky Week is bookended this year by two mass public events: the National March for Science, April …

March 23, 2017

Headlands IDSP Recognized with 2017 Pure Award

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Congratulations to the International Dark Sky Park at the Headlands (Michigan, U.S.), which won the distinguished recognition of the …

March 22, 2017

Møn and Nyord Designated Scandinavia’s First IDA Dark Sky Places

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IDA has announced the designation of the Danish islands of Møn and Nyord as Scandinavia’s first International Dark Sky …

March 17, 2017

2017 Could be the Turning Point for how Cities are Lit

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“2017 could be the turning point for the revolution in how cities are lit,” IDA program manager, John Barantine …

March 14, 2017