Each year, the IDA recognizes and celebrates the incredible achievements of individuals and groups who are committed to our mission to preserve and protect the natural nighttime environment. The recipients of the 2018 IDA… 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
Study Links Artificial Light at Night and Cancer Risk
A recent study published in Environmental Health Perspectives investigated the relationship between artificial light at night (ALAN) in Spain and the risk of developing breast or prostate cancer.1 Previous research has shown that night shift… Read More
Five Notable Moments from International Dark Sky Week
The 15th annual weeklong celebration of night skies was a smashing success! Nighttime enthusiasts around the globe led International Dark Sky Week activities and raised awareness about the importance of nighttime conservation. From Earth Hour… Read More
IDA Announces Criteria for Community-Friendly Outdoor Sports Lighting
IDA’s mission is to preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies through environmentally responsible lighting. The need for environmentally responsible outdoor lighting that balances the human need for light with… Read More
Turn on the Night
Help us “Turn on the Night.” Order your 2018 International Dark Sky Week t-shirt today! Order Now As IDA celebrates 30-years of fighting for the night, and our 15th annual International Dark Sky Week, we… Read More
Portland, Maine Chooses IDA-Approved Dark Sky Friendly Light Fixtures
Concerns about light pollution and energy savings prompt Portland, Maine to adopt IDA-Approved Dark Sky Friendly lighting fixtures. Portland, the largest city in the state of Maine, recently began replacing its old streetlights with IDA-Approved… Read More
PhotoDiversity™ Film Festival Celebrating ‘Equity on the Equinox’!
Celebrate the Power of Night at the PhotoDiversity™ Film Festival, March 20-22 & PhotoDiversity GALA at the American Museum of Natural History, September 20, 2018. Whether we are talking about animals, science or culture, the… Read More
Volunteer for IDA!
IDA is seeking three new volunteers to support the important work of night sky preservation: Member Outreach Volunteer Historical Archive Volunteer Astronomy Outreach Volunteer Member Outreach Volunteer The International Dark-Sky Association is the only International… Read More
Protected: Putman Mountain Observatory Event April 14
Protecting the night sky from light pollution is a critical mission that supports human health, preserves wildlife habitat, and provides visual access to celestial objects for professional and amateur astronomers alike. The beauty of a… Read More
