Since its inception in 2002, IDA’s Fixture Seal of Approval Program has provided certification for dark sky-friendly lighting that minimizes glare, reduces light trespass, and doesn’t pollute the night sky. These dark sky-friendly fixtures provide… Read more
Welcome to the IDA’s new Directors and Officers!
We hope that you will join us in welcoming these new additions to the International Dark-Sky Association Board of Directors! Our New Board Officers: Diane Knutson, President | USA A pivotal moment occurred in… Read more
Toward an Equitable Dark Sky Movement
The following statement was approved by the IDA Board of Directors on June 11, 2020. Black lives matter. The brutal killing of George Floyd, the racist reaction to black birder, Christian Cooper in Central Park… Read more
Save the Date – IDA 2020 *Virtual* Annual General Meeting & Conference
The International Dark-Sky Association is pleased to invite you to the IDA 2020 Virtual Annual General Meeting & Conference this November! Every year, members of the International Dark-Sky Association attend the AGM & Conference to… Read more
IDA’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The International Dark-Sky Association is concerned about the worldwide impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We mourn the suffering we’ve seen around the world and we acknowledge the loss faced by the worldwide community. We… Read more
IDA Responds to Satellite Megaconstellations
Mega constellations, also known as low earth-orbit (“LEO”) satellite constellations, are webs of networked satellites that orbit the Earth at altitudes of 2,000 km or less intended to provide global telecommunications services. The brightness and… Read more
NIGHTSCAPE: IDA 2018 Annual Report Published
The International Dark-Sky Association’s 2018 Annual Report has been published and is available to view and download here. The 2018 Annual Report includes a letter from Executive Director Ruskin Hartley, features the organization’s International Dark… Read more
IDA Announces Lighting Guidelines for Electronic Messaging Centers
Today the International Dark-Sky Association released lighting guidelines for electronic messaging centers (EMCs). The guidelines, developed in line with Illuminating Engineering Society’s off-roadway sign recommendations, are the culmination of a two-year IDA process to address… Read more
Meet Ruskin Hartley, IDA’s New Executive Director
The International Dark-Sky Association welcomes new leadership this year, as Ruskin Hartley joins the organization as Executive Director. Ruskin brings over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector to IDA and is eager to… Read more