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IDSW 2023 Wrap-Up!

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We at DarkSky International want to express our sincerest thank you and congratulations to dark sky advocates around the world for making International Dark Sky Week 2023 a resounding success! None of this could have… Read more

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Karolina Damjanoska

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Each month the DarkSky International features a DarkSky Advocate from the worldwide network of volunteers who are working to protect the night in a feature called ‘Monthly Star.’ This month we’re highlighting the work of… Read more

Remembering Robert Edward (Bob) Mizon MBE FRAS, 1946–2023

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Bob Mizon was a mammoth influence on the U.K. and global dark sky movement.

Q&A with IDA Advocate Federico Pellegrino

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Each month the International Dark-Sky Association features an IDA Advocate from the worldwide network of volunteers who are working to protect the night in a feature called ‘Monthly Star.’ This month we’re highlighting the work… Read more

The city of Bee Cave, Texas certified as International Dark Sky Community

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BEE CAVE, Texas, USA – The City of Bee Cave was certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International. This certification is a huge accomplishment that the city hopes will encourage other Texas… Read more

Celebrate International Dark Sky Week 2023!

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What do you see when you look up at the night sky on a clear and cloudless night? Whether you are accustomed to seeing the luminous edges of the Milky Way or can just barely… Read more

Q&A with IDA Delegate Sriram Murali

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Each month the International Dark-Sky Association features an IDA Advocate from the worldwide network of volunteers who are working to protect the night in a feature called ‘Monthly Star.’ This month we’re highlighting the work… Read more

International Dark Sky Places Program Advocacy – A Review of 2020-2021 Annual Reports

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One of the primary goals of an International Dark Sky Place is to encourage communities and protected areas to become environmental leaders by communicating the importance of dark skies to the general public and providing… Read more

3 New Books About Dark Skies On Our Reading List

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Whether to spark a child’s imagination or educate and inspire an adult to take action against light pollution, books are a fantastic tool in the fight to protect the night. So naturally, we’re always on… Read more

IDA Co-Founder David Crawford Recognized with IES Medal Award

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For those who have been connected to IDA’s work for any length of time, it will come as no surprise that this year, the Illuminating Engineering Society has bestowed its highest honor, the Medal Award… Read more