Nantucket Lights

06/20/2026

Thank you The Wall Street Journal for mentioning one of the best things about Nantucket: “some of the darkest skies on the Eastern Seaboard”

Whether you live here or are just visiting, be sure to Look Up! And please do your part to reduce light pollution to help preserve our beautiful night skies.

Nantucket has become known for its beachfront real estate and fancy marinas. But a quieter, more laid-back version of the island exists if you know where to look.

06/01/2026

05/26/2026

So many migrating birds still!

05/23/2026

Learn about how light pollution disrupts marine life in the 2026 Nantucket Green Guide, now available for free at many locations around the island — as well as online at https://issuu.com/.../nantucket_bluedot_living_green_guide.

Our Field Note is on page 22:"From bay scallops and oysters to the whales and striped bass that patrol our coasts, marine life depends on natural darkness in ways we are only beginning to understand."

05/21/2026

Thank you for including stargazing!

05/20/2026

Listen and learn! A discussion about how light pollution impacts migrating birds, river ecosystems, insects, human health, astronomy, and our connection to the natural world.

Connecticut’s night sky is disappearing. Experts say wildlife is paying the price. We explore how artificial light impacts insects, birds and even our own health.

05/19/2026

Lights out for migrating birds! LOTS of birds still flying over Nantucket during the night.

05/16/2026

It’s International Day of Light.

At first glance, it might seem like an unusual day for DarkSky to celebrate. But today serves as an important reminder that while poor lighting contributes to light pollution, the solution is quality lighting.

Nothing demonstrates this better than the DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting program. Through advanced LED technology, precision shielding, and thoughtful lighting design, even large-scale projects can meet DarkSky standards while still supporting vibrant nighttime recreation.

Projects like Franklin Road Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, developed by Musco Lighting, show that sports lighting can enhance playability while also protecting the night by reducing glare and eliminating light trespass beyond the field or into the night sky. ⚾✨🎾✨🏈✨⚽

As the sun sets tonight and lights begin to flicker on across our communities, let’s celebrate the advancements that are improving the night through responsible lighting.

Learn more about responsible outdoor sports lighting: https://bit.ly/3ZpaehR

📷 Photo of Franklin Road Academy, Nashville, Tennessee, courtesy of Musco

05/16/2026

Yes!

Protecting our dark skies means protecting wildlife, nature, and our own well-being. Newport Tidy Towns is encouraging everyone to value the night by reducing unnecessary outdoor lighting and helping preserve a healthier environment for nocturnal animals such as bats, owls, moths, and hedgehogs. Dark skies support biodiversity, natural behaviour, and ecological balance while also allowing us to reconnect with the beauty of the stars above. Small changes in how we use light can make a big difference for our community and planet. Choose wildlife. Choose sustainability. Choose dark skies for a brighter future for everyone.

Mayo Dark Skies Wild Nephin National Park - Páirc Náisiúnta Néifinne Fiáine

05/13/2026

More than 3x the number on Monday night. Please turn off your outdoor lights to help these migrating birds.