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Protecting the night sky from light pollution is a critical mission that supports quality of life, preserves wildlife habitat, and protects our access to the stars. The beauty of a starry sky has been central to inspiring human creativity, religion, philosophy, culture, and science through the ages. DarkSky International leads the way globally in this mission to protect our natural nighttime environment.

Interested in learning what you can do to help prevent light pollution in your community?DarkSky and the Illuminating En...
10/17/2026

Interested in learning what you can do to help prevent light pollution in your community?

DarkSky and the Illuminating Engineering Society jointly published the Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting to prevent and reduce light pollution through the proper application of quality outdoor lighting.

Do your lights follow the five principles?

Learn how you can help minimize light pollution by visiting: https://bit.ly/3U0zrNy

Big news for Nightscape Magazine! 🌟 We're thrilled to share that Nightscape Magazine has been named a finalist in the An...
10/16/2026

Big news for Nightscape Magazine! 🌟 We're thrilled to share that Nightscape Magazine has been named a finalist in the Anthem Awards nonprofit category! 🎉🎉🎉

We're in incredible company alongside major names like National Geographic and PBS, and we could use your help! Take just 2 minutes to vote for Nightscape Magazine and help us shine a brighter spotlight on the importance of protecting dark skies. Voting is quick and easy! All you need is an email address to register.

Cast your vote here: https://bit.ly/3WbGarf

Thank you for supporting Nightscape and helping us celebrate the beauty and importance of the night.

Bats aren’t spooky, they’re superheroes of the night!They pollinate flowers, eat pests, and help balance ecosystems.This...
10/15/2026

Bats aren’t spooky, they’re superheroes of the night!

They pollinate flowers, eat pests, and help balance ecosystems.

This October, turn fear into fascination for 🦇💖

Learn how you can protect bats by visiting: https://bit.ly/4sz9Zwt

🍂✨ Fallen leaves create shelter, food, and insulation for the creatures of the night. Raking too soon can disturb this v...
10/14/2026

🍂✨ Fallen leaves create shelter, food, and insulation for the creatures of the night. Raking too soon can disturb this vital habitat and remove next summer’s fireflies before they even get the chance to glow.

This fall, consider skipping the rake and help protect the life beneath your feet.

While you’re at it, visit https://bit.ly/4itASgt to assess your outdoor lights to make your yard safer for wildlife and better for stargazing.

đź“· Photo "Aurorafly" by Tom Halligan

At least 1.6 million public comments oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule, which protects nearly 45 million a...
10/11/2026

At least 1.6 million public comments oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule, which protects nearly 45 million acres of national forest land, including some of America's darkest remaining skies.

While only a small portion of these comments focused specifically on dark sky protection, we thank the DarkSky community members who added their voices to the effort to preserve natural darkness.

Despite overwhelming public opposition, the repeal could still move forward.

Read our updated blog post to learn more about the latest developments and what's at stake: https://bit.ly/4A9jDLd

đź“· Photo by Rhonda Royse

Light pollution poses a significant threat to migrating birds, leading them off course and increasing the risk of fatal ...
10/10/2026

Light pollution poses a significant threat to migrating birds, leading them off course and increasing the risk of fatal collisions with illuminated buildings. Birds use the position and rotation of the stars and natural lighting cues for navigation during migration.

To help mitigate these impacts, we at DarkSky promote both DarkSky Approved Luminaires and the Five Principles of Responsible Outdoor Lighting: Use light only when necessary, keep it directed downward, use the appropriate amount of light, use controls like timers or motion detectors, and choose warmer color temperatures.

Installing these light fixtures and adopting these practices can reduce disorientation in birds during migration, making our cities safer for them.

To learn more about DarkSky Approved Luminaires visit: https://bit.ly/3U1hpuD

Congratulations to Wild Hideaways in Ireland’s beautiful West Cork on becoming Europe’s first DarkSky Approved Lodging! ...
10/09/2026

Congratulations to Wild Hideaways in Ireland’s beautiful West Cork on becoming Europe’s first DarkSky Approved Lodging! ✨

Nestled in the Mealagh Valley, this eco retreat is protecting the night through responsible outdoor lighting, preserving vital habitat for nocturnal wildlife, and inviting guests to reconnect with the stars above.

Just a mile from a 4,000-year-old stone circle, Wild Hideaways is helping protect the same star-filled skies that have inspired generations.

Here's to keeping the night dark for wildlife, people, and future generations! Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4hEuOV5

đź“· Photo by Kait Husmann

New this year at Under One Sky: the DarkSky film series!For the first time, we’re bringing a curated collection of films...
10/08/2026

New this year at Under One Sky: the DarkSky film series!

For the first time, we’re bringing a curated collection of films to UOS that celebrate the importance of the night and the people working to protect it.

From incredible cinematography and compelling conservation stories to inspiring community action, these films explore the many ways people around the world are connecting with and advocating for the night.

Featured film: Saving the Night Caller, a WorkCabin Films original documentary.

Saving the Night Caller follows filmmaker Gregg McLachlan into the forests of Norfolk County in Ontario, Canada, to uncover the mysterious world of the Eastern Whip-poor-will—a bird whose haunting call once echoed across the night but is slowly falling silent.

Saving the Night Caller will be released to registered Under One Sky attendees 48 hours before the event. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4zU8Btk

WorkCabin Films
Birds Canada
Long Point Biosphere Region

In the darkness, creativity comes alive. 🌵✨Beneath the stars of Saguaro National Park, the desert shows us how darkness ...
10/07/2026

In the darkness, creativity comes alive. 🌵✨

Beneath the stars of Saguaro National Park, the desert shows us how darkness can quiet the noise, awaken imagination, and make space for new ideas to emerge.

đź“· Photo by Katrina Brown

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