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DarkSky Texas
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The Texas Chapter of DarkSky International.
Does your dog have trouble sleeping through the night?

It might not be the treats; it might be the lighting.

Explore how to make your home more dark sky (and dog) friendly.

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#DarkSkyTexas #PetWellness #MelatoninMatters #LightPollutionAwareness
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January 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM
In Bee County, TX this fence post holds a promise.

A “Be A Star” sign means shielded lights that protect nature, neighbors, and the night sky.

Small action. Big impact.
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#BeAStar #DarkSkyTexas #ShieldYourLight
January 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Happy New Year 2026! ✨

Wishing you joy, peace, and endless blessings as we continue working together to protect Texas night skies.
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
The SQM Dashboard runs on real sky readings, not guesses or satellites.

Volunteers across Texas log brightness with ground-level meters, building the most accurate light pollution map in the state.

See it live:
sqm.darkskytexas.org

#SQMDashboard #DarkSkyTexas #CitizenScience
December 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Who’s the SQM Dashboard for?

Stargazers. Scientists. Advocates. Cities.

One map. One mission. Bring back the stars.
sqm.darkskytexas.org

#SQMDashboard #DarkSkyTexas #CitizenScience
December 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
From El Paso to Dallas, Texas nights are glowing too bright, but some dark skies remain.

See the difference with real, ground-level data (not guesses).
sqm.darkskytexas.org

#LightPollution #TexasNights #DarkSkies
December 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The SQM Dashboard shows real sky brightness across Texas measured from the ground.

No satellites. No estimates. Just real data.

Help map the path back to starlight 🌌

sqm.darkskytexas.org

#SQMDashboard #DarkSkiesMatter #LightPollution #CitizenScience
December 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a holiday season full of starry skies. ✨🎄

Thank you for supporting darker skies, healthier ecosystems, and a brighter future for Texas.
December 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
What if your small town became a stargazing destination?

Texas Dark Sky Communities are proving that protecting nature and the night can boost local tourism.

📊 sqm.darkskytexas.org
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💡 darkskytexas.org/donate

#Stargazing #DarkSkyTexas #EcoFriendlyTravel #TexasTourism
December 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Urban Texas is glowing white-hot from light pollution.

But natural reserves and small towns still protect the dark.

Don’t let that vanish.

Support light ordinances. Report invasive lights. Keep Texas dark.

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#KeepTexasDark #LightPollutionMap #DarkSkyTexas =
December 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Floodlights and LEDs might be affecting more than your electricity bill. They're impacting your pup’s health too.

Learn how artificial light can alter your dog’s behavior, sleep, and mood.

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#ResponsibleLighting #DogCare #TexasPets #DarkSkyFriendly
December 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Your dog’s late-night zoomies might not be “just a phase.”

Artificial lighting could be disrupting their sleep and stressing their system.

Read how you can help:
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#LightPollution #PetHealth #DarkSkyTexas #CircadianRhythm
December 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Fight light pollution by spotting the problem first.

We’re mapping invasive lighting across Texas, one report at a time.

See a floodlight causing light trespass? Report it.

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#DataForDarkness #FixTheLight #DarkSkyTexas #CitizenScience
December 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We’re wasting light, money, and our night skies.

Texas towns are proving it doesn’t have to be this way.

Reclaim the night.
🔗 darkskytexas.org/pledge

#DarkSkyTexas #SmartLighting #LightResponsibly
December 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Dripping Springs helped lead the Dark Sky movement worldwide.

Now Texas towns are following, protecting stars, wildlife, and quiet nights.

Yours could be next.

darkskytexas.org/pledge

#DarkSkyTexas #DarkSkyCommunities #TexasStars #LightPollution
December 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
If your outdoor lights shine into a neighbor’s windows, that’s light trespass.

It’s real, rude, and fixable.

Check your setup: darkskytexas.org/light-shield-calculator-texas

Take the pledge: darkskytexas.org/pledge

#DarkSkyTexas #LightTrespass #ShieldYourLight #SmartLighting
December 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Light spilling into a neighbor’s yard is light trespass.

Fix it with a simple shield.

📏 darkskytexas.org/light-shield-calculator-texas
🔗 darkskytexas.org/pledge

#DarkSkyTexas #LightTrespass #ShieldYourLight
December 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Unneeded outdoor lighting wastes energy, and your money.

💡 30% of U.S. outdoor lighting is wasted
💸 Over $3B lost every year

Protect the night and your wallet.

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#DarkSkyTexas #LightPollution #EnergyWaste #WastedLight #SmartLighting
December 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
That floodlight outside your window isn’t just annoying — it’s disrupting your circadian rhythm.

Your body needs darkness to repair and reset.

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#DarkSkyTexas #LightPollution #SleepHealth
December 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Invasive lighting isn’t just annoying, it’s a health hazard.
One bad floodlight can wreck an entire neighborhood’s sleep.
You deserve darkness in your own home.

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#DarkSkyTexas #LightPollution #RightToDarkness
December 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
In the 1800s, anyone could walk outside and see the galaxy.

Now, people plan trips just to find dark skies.

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#DarkSkyTexas #MilkyWayLost #LightPollutionAwareness #SaveTheNight #SkyGlowCrisis #DarkSkyMovement #ProtectTheStars #Astrotourism
December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Think Houston lost its stars? Not quite.
A quick drive outside the city still gets you planets, galaxies, and real night skies.

🔗 Guide: www.houstoniamag.com/travel-and-o...
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#DarkSkyTexas #HoustonStargazing #ProtectTheNight
Stargazing Spots You Can Drive to from Houston
Explore the stars and spot the constellations.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Want to spot comets without the hassle? A Forbes expert breaks down the best stargazing apps for finding them fast.

With the right tools, the sky turns into a map anyone can read.

🔗 www.forbes.com/sites/jamiec...

#DarkSkyTexas #StargazingApps #CometQuest #SkyTech #CelestialNavigation #NightSky
Best Stargazing Apps For Easily Finding The Comets, By An Expert
Struggling to spot Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) or Comet SWAN (C/2025 R2)? These stargazing apps will help.
www.forbes.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Light pollution is hurting more than humans. A new SPCA BC piece explains how artificial light confuses hunters, disrupts migration, and puts nocturnal animals at risk when their world should be dark.

Small changes can protect entire species.

🔗 spca.bc.ca/news/how-lig...

#DarkSkyTexas #Wildlife
How light pollution impacts wild animals
Light pollution can impact wild animals year-round, but particularly at this time of year as days get shorter. We all know about other types of pollution, but what is light pollution? Light pollution…
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December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A new study in Science reveals something alarming. Even tiny amounts of light at night can alter wildlife behavior, plant rhythms, and entire ecosystems.

Your single porch light might be creating a bigger ripple than you think.

🔗 www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

#DarkSkyTexas
Light pollution prolongs avian activity
Light pollution disrupts light–dark cues that organisms use as timetables for life. Although studies—typically focusing on individual species—have documented earlier morning onset of bird…
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December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM