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DarkSky International @darkskyintl.bsky.social · Aug 23

Join us, Nov 7-8, as we dive into the latest science, share inspiring experiences, and explore proven strategies to reduce light pollution in communities worldwide. ✨

Visit https://bit.ly/477hC6r to learn more and register!

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DarkSky International @darkskyintl.bsky.social · Aug 21

Check out the winning photographs from Capture the Dark 2025 📷🌟 darksky.org/what-we-do/e...

Capture the Dark 2025: Winning photographs

They say a photograph is worth a thousand words. With over 2,400 entries, from over 22 countries, together we’ve created a powerful story of the night…

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DarkSky International @darkskyintl.bsky.social · Aug 21

Game. Set. Night! 🎾✨

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At the US Open, tennis stars shine under dark sky-friendly outdoor lights

When the court lights flicker on at the U.S. Open, tennis stars shine under illumination designed to cut light pollution.

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DarkSky International @darkskyintl.bsky.social · Jun 26

Let’s switch off the light to bring back the night.

#StargazersUnite #LightPollutionAwareness #SaveTheNight #DarkSky

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Nicole Mortillaro @nebulousnikki.bsky.social · Jun 21

My latest feature about how we’re losing the night sky. @darkskyintl.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...

Under attack: How humanity is losing the night sky

Losing the dark isn’t just about the stars. It has dire consequences for human health as well as the natural world.

www.cbc.ca

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Screaming Dini 👻 @nadineunseen.bsky.social · Apr 29

We need the dark.

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Know the Night

YouTube video by DarkSky International

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Ecofriendly Beer Drinker @ecofriendlybeer.bsky.social · May 12

This project demonstrates that responsible #lighting is both achievable and beneficial, and that athletic facilities can remain vibrant community centers without compromising the natural #night that #plants, #animals, and neighbors depend on. darksky.org/news/univers... via @darkskyintl.bsky.social

University Track and Soccer Field in Nova Scotia becomes first DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting project outside the United States

Recognizing the need for extended usability after dark, Université Sainte-Anne prioritized the installation of outdoor lighting designed to protect the night.

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DarkSky International @darkskyintl.bsky.social · May 16

Today is the International Day of Light and the International Day of Peace! At DarkSky, we believe that thoughtful lighting can lead to a better and more peaceful tomorrow for all.

📷 By Clearsky Astrofoto / Jakob Arthur Andersen in Anholt, Denmark—An International Dark Sky Park.

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DarkSky International @darkskyintl.bsky.social · Apr 24

We're thrilled to launch a simple yet powerful tool to help you create more beautiful, functional, and dark sky-friendly lighting at home.

Whether you own a home, rent, or live in an apartment, you can make lasting changes in your neighbourhood or community.

darksky.org/get-involved...

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Leo's Animal Planet @leosanimalplanet.bsky.social · Apr 2

🌟It's International Dark Sky week soon! Let's Rewild the sky✨
New video: youtu.be/QbvYau921Ps
🔦 What You’ll Learn:
✅ What is light pollution?💡
✅ How does it affect wildlife? 🦉🌙
✅ What can YOU do to help? 🌱🙌

The Dark Side of Light: How Light Pollution threatens wildlife!

YouTube video by Leo's Animal Planet

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Dani Dark Skies ✨ @danidarkskies.bsky.social · Apr 15

Just 5 days to go until International Dark Sky Week! ✨

Make sure you’re following @darkskyintl.bsky.social to learn all about what we can each do to be the solution to light pollution 💡

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DarkSky International @darkskyintl.bsky.social · Apr 16

By turning off unnecessary lights at night, we can give moths the dark skies they need to thrive and do their important work. Let's keep the night wild and buzzing.

Check out Dr. Avalon Owens upcoming webinar about how outdoor lighting affects insects. darksky-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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DarkSky International @darkskyintl.bsky.social · Apr 7

Check out this incredible new feature in National Geographic Travel! 🌍✨

www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...

What is noctourism and why it's on the rise

From safari ‘star beds’ to the Taj Mahal after hours, travellers are increasingly keen to experience the world after dark — here’s why, and what there is to see.

www.nationalgeographic.com

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DarkSky International @darkskyintl.bsky.social · Mar 31

Light pollution can confuse monarchs, disrupting their internal clock and navigation on their remarkable journey from Canada to Mexico. Artificial light can even cause them to take flight at night, wasting precious energy.

Visit darksky.org/news/monarch... to learn more! 🦋✨

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DarkSky International @darkskyintl.bsky.social · Mar 14

Together, we can restore the night.

The stars belong to all of us, and thanks to supporters like you, DarkSky is making real change happen worldwide. 🌍✨

Will you donate today to ensure a star-filled future?

donate.darksky.org #TogetherForTheNight

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DarkSky International @darkskyintl.bsky.social · Mar 7

The countdown to International Dark Sky Week is on! How will you be celebrating? 🌙 From April 21-28, we invite you to Discover the Night—whether it's stargazing, advocating for dark skies, or simply stepping outside to experience natural darkness. What are your plans?

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Nancy Knowlton @nancyknowlton.bsky.social · Mar 4

Protecting darkness (the good kind) Thank you @darkskyintl.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/02/24/s...

Take a Look: A Dark Scottish Isle Where Starlight Reigns Supreme

On Rum, Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary, the island’s 40 residents have learned to embrace darkness.

www.nytimes.com

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DarkSky International @darkskyintl.bsky.social · Jan 30

We’re losing the night. This map shows light pollution across the entire globe—it’s a stark reminder of how artificial light is erasing our view of the stars.

#DarkSky #ProtectTheNight #LightPollution

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Dani Dark Skies ✨ @danidarkskies.bsky.social · Jan 22

Astrotourism is one of the hottest ‘travel trends’ for 2025 🌌

As darkness disappears for the majority of the western world thanks to light pollution - who can blame them for seeking out dark skies and connections to the cosmos?

Will you be looking for stars?

www.independent.co.uk/travel/inspi...

From stargazing to detours: Predicted top travel trends for 2025

Sporting fixtures, a boom in luxury and adding detours to your getaways will feature in travel plans over the next 12 months, says Benjamin Parker

www.independent.co.uk

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DarkSky International @darkskyintl.bsky.social · Jan 23

Congratulations to Sisters, Oregon on becoming an International Dark Sky Community!

Welcome to the DarkSky Places family! Link below to learn about their efforts to become an International Dark Sky Community.

darksky.org/news/sisters...

#ProtectTheNight #LightPollution #IDSP #TravelOregon

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DarkSky International @darkskyintl.bsky.social · Jan 20

DarkSky Intern, Savannah Pobre, explored the Lights Out: Recovering Our Night Sky exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Read about her visit and insights in our latest blog post! ✨

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#DarkSky #LightsOut #Smithsonian

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DarkSky International @darkskyintl.bsky.social · Jan 14

These incredible before and after photos were submitted by International Dark Sky Communities, Eiweiler in Germany and Presteigne and Norton in Wales.

Interested in learning about the process to become recognized as an International Dark Sky Place? Visit darksky.org/what-we-do/i... ✨

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DarkSky International @darkskyintl.bsky.social · Jan 2

The Quadrantid Meteor Shower peaks in the early morning hours on January 3rd, offering one of the most spectacular celestial displays of the year! With up to 120 meteors per hour, this is your chance to experience the magic of a dark sky.

Visit darksky.org/what-we-do/i... to find an IDSP near you.

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Megan Eaves-Egenes @meganeaves.com · Dec 18

📆 Save the date – 30 Jan 2025
Mark your calendar & grab a free ticket for our dark skies + light pollution conference next month. Held @royalastrosoc.bsky.social here in London it will cover night sky protection, policy, environment, human health & more! darksky.london/2024/12/18/l...

Light Pollution and its Impacts Conference – January 2025

On 30 January 2025, there will be a free, all-day conference in London on the topic of ‘Light Pollution and its Impacts’. Across multiple sessions, we will hear from invited speakers on…

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