We are pleased to announce that Aparna Venkatesan is a keynote speaker for the International Dark-Sky Association’s 2021 Under One Sky Conference. The virtual conference will take place across 24 hours from November 12-13. During… Read more
Dark and Quiet Skies: An opportunity to make your voice heard around the world
We invite you to participate in the second United Nations-sponsored conference on Dark and Quiet Skies Conference for Science and Society, to be held as a hybrid virtual and in-person event on October 3-7, 2021. … Read more
The 2021 Capture the Dark Winners and Honorable Mentions
Photography is one of the most powerful tools in dark sky advocacy. A photograph has the power to spark conservation awareness and reveal how beautiful and functional dark sky-friendly lighting can be. To celebrate, we… Read more
SATCON2 Workshop to Take Place in Mid-July
In early 2020, 40 experts came together to assess the impact of satellite constellations on astronomy and to consider possible mitigation solutions. They presented their findings for discussion at the SATCON1 workshop at the end of June… Read more
Enter IDA’s ‘Capture the Dark’ Photography Contest
Photography plays a powerful role in the dark sky movement. A photograph of the naturally dark sky connects those who’ve never laid eyes on the naturally dark sky to a universe hidden behind the veil… Read more
International Dark Sky Week 2021: Save the Date
International Dark Sky Week 2021 is rapidly approaching! This year, we invite everyone to discover the night during the week of April 5-12. Every year, the International Dark-Sky Association hosts International Dark Sky Week (IDSW)… Read more
Register Now for the 2020 Annual General Meeting and Conference!
Registration for the 2020 IDA Annual General Meeting and Conference is now open! You can register here now. IDA members, advocates, partners, and supporters are invited to virtually attend the weekend of networking, fun, and… Read more
Meet the Judges – IDA ‘Capture the Dark’ Photo Contest
In celebration of the night, the International Dark-Sky Association is hosting a ‘Capture the Dark’ Dark Sky Photography Contest May 8 – May 25, 2020. To judge submissions, IDA has coordinated a panel of astrophotographers… Read more
April’s International Dark Sky Week Urges Homebound Families to “Look Up Together”
Press Release April 7, 2020 Contact Amanda Gormley Senior Director of Outreach International Dark-Sky Association amanda@darksky.org (240) 920-8466 During International Dark Sky Week, April 19-26, the International Dark-Sky Association invites you and your family to… Read more
Our Work to Protect the Night is a Global Effort
Three major events in October and November connect the worldwide movement to protect the night from light pollution. The New Zealand Starlight Conference in Tekapo, New Zealand takes place October 20th through 23rd, followed by… Read more