Darkness News
Major Variations in Street Light Dimming Functionality
January 24, 2024 - US DoE
A study conducted by the PNNL has found that 23 different commercial LED street lamps drew wildly different amounts of […]
Read MorePench Tiger Reserve is India’s First Dark Sky Place
January 23, 2024 - mint
The International Astronomical Union has recognized the 113 square mile national park in the Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra provinces of […]
Read MoreSurvey Says: LED Headlights are Getting Worse
January 22, 2024 - LEDs Magazine
A survey of 2,000 motorists shows that 90% of drivers think some lights are too bright, and 68% have reported […]
Read MoreCornelius, NC May Lift Ban on Year-Round String Lights
January 19, 2024 - Cornelius Today
The town has a standing ban on tring lighting except during the winter holidays, but it’s only been enforced when […]
Read MoreBordeaux’s Year of Energy Sobriety
January 18, 2024 - Limited Times
The French city has been keeping most of its 35,000 street lamps off between 1am and 5am for the past […]
Read MoreWorking Without Natural Light is a ‘Health Hazard’
January 17, 2024 - El Pais
Doctor Juan Antonio Madrid, author of a paper titled: Chronobiology: a guide to discovering your biological clock has examined multiple medical […]
Read MorePowhatan State Park in VA Begins ‘Saturday Under the Stars’ Program
January 16, 2024 - Romulans New Channel
Jan 13th was the year’s first guided astronomy session from the Richmond Astronomical Society. Other planned events are on: Feb. […]
Read MoreDarkSky International Recognizes Presteigne and Norton, Wales
January 15, 2024 - BBC News
The first DSI-certified Dark Sky Community in Wales is home to 2,700 people and covers 15 square miles. Part of […]
Read MoreDSI recognizes Jonestown, TX
January 12, 2024 - DarkSky International
The 2500-inhabitant town in Travis county has been certified by DarkSky as a Dark Sky Community.
Read MoreDarkSky Approved Lodging Program Launches
January 11, 2024 - DarkSky International
The new certification for hospitality businesses and overnight lodging began with recognition of the UnderSky glampground in Utah last October. […]
Read MoreTarup, Denmark Celebrates Dark Sky Festival
January 10, 2024 - New Scientist
A streetlight-free village in central Denmark will host astronomers, artists, and enthusiasts until the 23rd of February.
Read MoreDavis, CA Debates Downtown Lighting
January 9, 2024 - Davis Enterprise
A new survey from city hall asks residents their opinions on what form decorative lighting would take; including the possibility […]
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