Door County Dark Skies

04/17/2026

A sustained G2 geomagnetic storm is expected Friday night into Saturday morning, which could produce auroras in up to 20 states. Here's how and where to spot the northern lights.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentines Day!

02/12/2026

The FCC is taking comments (or will be) on 2 destructive proposals in orbit. One is a stupid idea with mirrors reflecting light to the ground at night, and then there is Elon Musk's plan for 1 million satellites and an orbital AI data center. This orbital clutter will ruin the night skies for everyone on the planet - even the darkest places (like Newport!).
The FCC site is horribly complex and a big pain to navigate. This page does lead step by step how to post a comment on these proposals. There is also a DarkSky International petition to sign (which works quickly).
Give it a try, we can't save the skies without making some noise about it!

In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the agency responsible for authorizing satellite launches and operations…

12/29/2025

Please sign and share.

For as long as Earth has revolved around the sun, night has been part of life’s rhythm.

Now, a private company is proposing to turn darkness into a commodity—using satellites to reflect sunlight onto Earth at night.

DarkSky opposes Reflect Orbital’s proposal and is calling on our community to speak up. The night sky belongs to everyone.

Learn more, sign our open letter, and stay informed as this issue moves forward: https://bit.ly/4jqMN0J

12/11/2025

Interesting, but sad article.
https://darksky.org/news/how-satellite-constellations-are-reshaping-astrophotography/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOmqh5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe--kgasREmMI91aLeFpvQLlzhAXK37n_9VYKZFlaTxcJIlLTQ29Q9Pu-6Hmg_aem_7wn3uFuIEhUT9kPmDK16fQ

In 2025, DarkSky’s global astrophotography survey revealed rapidly increasing interference from satellite mega-constellations. This policy paper shares those findings and calls for coordinated action to protect the night sky before we reach a tipping point.

10/31/2025

Let's all enjoy the supermoon!

09/15/2025

Aurora to the north, Sturgeon Bay Nebula to the south.
Light pollution map from 2024 shows Bortle 5 in Sturgeon Bay.
Night skies continue to vanish.
https://lightpollutionmap.app/?lat=44.830735&lng=-87.341834&zoom=17&opacity=50&auroraOpacity=90

08/26/2025

Light trespass is a huge issue, especially in the burbs! Share with your friends, neighbors or a business. #

08/15/2025

Louder for the people in the back!

Darkness is vital to our planet’s balance. 🌙✨

Join the movement to protect our disappearing night skies. Become a Dark Sky Advocate today: https://bit.ly/3WhIpam

08/07/2025

Would you reduce your light pollution for special night sky events such as the northern lights, full moons or meteor showers? Share this idea with a business in Door County to help raise awareness. Let's see if we can give ourselves the gift of the night sky every now and then. Who knows where one small step might take us!

🌕✨ Embrace the Sturgeon Moon! 🌊🐟

Isn't it fascinating that the "Sturgeon Moon" gets its name from the magnificent giant lake sturgeon found in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain? These native freshwater fish were such an important food source for Native Americans during this time of year. While they used to be plentiful in late summer, they're now a rare sight, making any encounter with them even more special!

As dusk falls, we invite you to step away from screens, close the blinds, and turn off lights that obscure the beauty above. Let’s come together to enjoy the natural light of the Sturgeon Moon! 🌌💖