Tucson, AZ – On May 23, 2019, the spacecraft company, SpaceX launched a group of sixty satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). Due to their reflective solar panels and other metal surfaces, the satellites are… Read more
Call for Content for 2019 AGM
ABOUT THE 2019 AGM AND CONFERENCE The 2019 Annual General Meeting and Conference will showcase lessons and skills from the network of people working to protect the natural nighttime environment around the world. From first… Read more
Call for 2019 IDA Award Nominations
Do you know a dark sky advocate who deserves recognition for their work defending the natural nighttime environment? The International Dark-Sky Association is pleased to request nominations for the 2019 IDA Awards. Each year, IDA… Read more
International Dark Sky Week 2019
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Join the International Dark-Sky Association for a week of celebration, learning, and action! 2019 International Dark Sky Week is Sunday, March 31 – Sunday, April 7! Created in 2003… Read more
Leading a Movement: IDA 3-Year Strategic Plan (2019-2021)
Protecting the night sky from light pollution is a critical mission that supports human health and heritage, preserves wildlife habitat, saves money, and provides visual access to celestial discovery for professional and amateur astronomers alike… Read more
Kanab, Utah Preserves View of the Stars with Outdoor Lighting Ordinance
On June 26, 2018, after a two-year citizen-led effort, the Kanab City Council enacted an outdoor lighting ordinance to protect the natural darkness that makes Kane County, Utah, a great place to see stars. Residents… Read more
The Story of Libra Ω
Help us protect night skies by adopting a constellation! Your gift will be matched dollar for dollar through August 3. DONATE NOW TO ADOPT LIBRA The Story of Libra “The Scales” The stars that make Libra used to be viewed as… Read more
Looking Up! Celebrating 30 Years of Night Sky Advocacy at the 2018 Annual General Meeting
Looking Up! This year, we’re celebrating IDA’s 30th anniversary and the community of scientists, conservationists, policy-makers, and advocates who successfully work together to preserve and protect the natural nighttime environment and our heritage of night… Read more
Tumacácori National Historical Park Becomes 100th Designated International Dark Sky Place
TUMACÁCORI, AZ – Tumacácori National Historical Park (NHP) is proud to announce it has received accreditation as the 100th designated International Dark Sky Place by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). Tumacácori NHP is honored to… Read more
Call for Abstracts for the 2018 Annual General Meeting
Looking Up! 30-Years of Dark Sky Advocacy IDA’s 30th Annual General Meeting November 9-11, 2018 | Snowbird, Utah The International Dark-Sky Association is pleased to invite you to the 30th Annual General Meeting which will… Read more