Dark Sky Friendly News Today

A polemic new book argues that the night sky is in danger of disappearing to rampant light pollution but, unlike climate change, a simple solution already exists.

Noel Night celebrations in Telluride and Ridgway are coming up soon.

Exmoors brand new Dark Sky Discovery Hub welcomed its initial round of stargazers during the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) will begin replacing dozens of light poles across 11 city parks this month, starting with Colonel Summers Park at SE 17th Avenue and Taylor Street. The entire project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2024.

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In northern California, a community has banded together to protect the stars from light pollution. But in the age of satellites and space junk, what does it mean to preserve a night sky when anyone can alter it?

THE Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) showcases its wondrous night skies in a week-long Dark Skies Festival.

THE Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) showcases its wondrous night skies in a week-long Dark Skies Festival.

The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty showcases its wondrous night skies in a week-long Dark Skies Festival next month.

Anglesey’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty boasts some of the best dark skies in the world and they will soon benefit from a brand new grant…