Darkness News
Gunnison Gorge in CO is a DSI Park
September 3, 2024 - DarkSky International
DarkSky International has recognized the National Conservation Area in western Colorado. The park covers 63,150 acres and has no permanent […]
Read More“Raw-dogging” Your Flight is a Circadian Hazard
August 30, 2024 - Leicester Mercury
A viral tend of sitting still and not doing anything (ie. no food, water, entertainment or sleep) for the entirety […]
Read MoreBruneau Dunes State Park Recognized by DSI
August 29, 2024 - Idaho Business Review
The park is home to the highest dunes in the us, and the largest public telescope in the state. The […]
Read MoreIsle of Rùm, Scotland Recognized by DSI as a Sanctuary
August 28, 2024 - BBC News
The small island South of Skye is home to 40 year-round residents. The recognition from DarkSky International comes with plans […]
Read MoreUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham Forms Light Pollution Lab
August 27, 2024 - UAB News
The Campus Safe and Healthy Illumination for the Nighttime Environment is a new laboratory under the direction of astronomer, Michelle […]
Read MoreStarry Nights are Good For STEM Education
August 26, 2024 - Scientific Reports
A survey comparing of residents of low-light pollution areas with locations with high light pollution has found that those with […]
Read MoreAnn Arbor, MI Picks 58 Watt Lights
August 23, 2024 - WEMU
After debate between darkness advocates, urbanists, and residents the city has settled on 58 watt LED street lighting. The prefered […]
Read MoreCentre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky Secures US Grant for Satellite Mitigations
August 22, 2024 - CPS IAU
The US National Science Foundation has granted the International Astronomers Union $750,000 to improve observatories’ “ability to reduce the frequency […]
Read MoreDoylestown, PA Plans Lights Out for Fall Migration
August 21, 2024 - Patch
The Pennsylvania township has begun an awareness campaign ahead of fall migration to encourage residents and business owners to limit […]
Read MoreCass County DAR Gives Conservation Medal to Robert Parrish for Dark Sky Advocacy
August 20, 2024 - Leader Publications
A Minnesotan branch of the Daughters of the American Revolution has recognized amateur astronomer and darkness advocate Robert Parrish with […]
Read MoreBursa Is Turkey’s First Dark Sky Park
August 19, 2024 - Hurriyet Daily News
The park in the southwest of Turkey on the Başalan Plateau officially announced their recognition by DarkSky International during the […]
Read MoreIL Darkness Bill Passes
August 16, 2024 - Senator Laura Ellman
Illinois Senate Bill 3501, which will require all exterior lighting purchased with state funds to comply with light pollution mitigation […]
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