#darkskyinternational — Public Fediverse posts

@plan Ayer fue la visita a la reserva Cerro Negro y observación astronómica. Hizo una noche espectacular. Algunas fotos de anoche tomadas por @sebastian Además de la actividad de divulgación y observación, tomamos medidas de calidad de cielo para la aplicación a Dark Sky International para reserva de cielo oscuro #sky #cielo #nightsky #cielonocturno #contaminaciónlumínica #lightpollution #darkskyinternational #rocha #ambá #cerronegro #uruguay #astronomia #astronomy

https://www.europesays.com/be-fr/220287/ Astro-tourisme : pourquoi la meilleure destination au monde pour observer les étoiles cet été se situe en France #AstroTourisme #BE #BEFr #Belgique #Belgium #Cielétoilé #CleanSkyIndex #DarkSkyInternational #DestinationsAstro #Holafly #ObservationDesétoiles #PicDuMidi #PollutionLumineuse #Pyrénées #Science #ScienceAndTechnology #Sciences #SciencesEtTechnologies #Technologies #Technology

Clips from an email advertisement by the German rail that suggests using the train to get to one of Germany's International Dark Sky Places.

Love it! 🤩

#DarkSkyInternational #Nature #Rhön #Sternenpark #SternenparkRhön #SternenparkEifel #SternenparkWesthavelland #Astronomy #LightPollution #Astrotourism #Tourism

If you like #Astrophotography, check out the winners of this year's #DarkskyInternational photography contest! https://darksky.org/what-we-do/events/photo-contest/capture-the-dark-2026-winning-photographs/

Amazing!

Don't miss the #cat watching #fireflies!

This is AWESOME! Cast members from different #StarTrek series make the case for reducing #LightPollution and preserving our ability to experience the stars from here on Earth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc2zeKd-xf0

#DarkSkyInternational #StarTrek60

Losing the Dark - Flat Screen Version

"Starry skies are a vanishing treasure because light pollution is washing away our view of the cosmos. It not only threatens astronomy, it disrupts wildlife, and affects human health. The yellow glows over cities and towns — seen so clearly from space — are testament to the billions spent in wasted energy from lighting up the sky.

"To help raise public awareness of some of the issues pertaining to light pollution, Loch Ness Productions in collaboration with the International #DarkSky Association has created a 6.5-minute 'public service announcement' called Losing the Dark. It introduces and illustrates some of the issues regarding #LightPollution, and suggests three simple actions people can take to help mitigate it.

"Losing the Dark was initially created in fulldome video format for digital planetarium use. It also has been made as a conventional flat screen video, for use in classrooms, kiosks, museum theaters, and advocate multimedia presentations. Classic #planetarium theaters without fulldome capability can show this version using their traditional video projectors."

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd82jaztFIo

#DarkSkies #LightPollution #DarkSkyInternational

English blogpost about satellites and light pollution (written in 2024, Since then, the prospects for the future have worsened again):

https://silberspur.de/blogs/read/10

DarkSky International:
https://darksky.org/

#Alan #Astronomy #KesslerSyndrome #Satellites #ReflectOrbital #SpaceX #DarkSkyInternational #Science

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Der Nachthimmel sollte als #Gemeingut der Menschheit angesehen und entsprechend behandelt werden. Lesenswerter Text in der FR:

https://www.fr.de/wissen/wir-stehen-davor-die-nacht-zum-tag-zu-machen-ist-das-klug-zr-94240077.html

Ich habe dazu vor einiger Zeit gebloggt:

https://scilogs.spektrum.de/natur-des-glaubens/der-nachthimmel-als-gemeingut-ein-gastblogpost-von-peter-gutsche/

DarkSky International:
https://darksky.org/

@BlumeEvolution

#Lichtverschutzung #Nachthimmel #Satelliten #ReflectOrbital #SpaceX #Astronomie #Sternenhimmel #Umweltschutz #Wissenschaft #DarkSkyInternational #Nachhaltigkeit #FrankfurterRundschau

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Gower named one of the best places on Earth to stargaze as dark‑sky status confirmed

The announcement lands just ahead of Welsh Dark Skies Week (13–22 February 2026) and marks a major moment for the region, with Gower now joining a global network of protected night‑sky locations.

A coastline where the Milky Way still shines

With some of the clearest, least light‑polluted skies in Wales, Gower is now being hailed as one of the country’s most spectacular places to watch the night sky. On the darkest nights, stargazers can see the Milky Way stretching over the waves — a sight that’s vanished from most of Europe and the US, where 99% of people now live under light‑polluted skies, according to DarkSky International.

The new status means Gower is officially recognised as a landscape where the night sky is protected, celebrated and accessible — whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or someone who’s never pointed a telescope at the sky before.

And it’s not just stars. In summer, beaches like Caswell, Three Cliffs and Port Eynon glow with bioluminescent plankton, creating surreal, neon‑blue shorelines that draw photographers and night‑time walkers from across the UK.

A major milestone for Swansea Bay

The accreditation was awarded by DarkSky International, the global authority on night‑sky conservation. It follows years of partnership work between Swansea Council, Welsh Government, Natural Resources Wales, the Gower Society and local communities.

Every street light on Gower has now been retrofitted with dark‑sky‑friendly LED lanterns, and new developments must follow strict lighting rules to protect the night environment.

The move puts Swansea Bay firmly on the map for astro‑tourism — a growing sector that brings visitors in outside the traditional summer season.

Where to find the darkest skies in Swansea Bay

https://youtu.be/9apykobwbLY

Gower’s landscapes offer a mix of easy‑access viewpoints and remote, wild locations where the night sky feels almost untouched.

Port Eynon
A wide, open bay with huge skies and uninterrupted views across the Bristol Channel.

Three Cliffs Bay
A dramatic, secluded spot where stargazers can watch constellations rise over the tidal estuary.

Oxwich
Easy to reach, with facilities nearby — ideal for families and first‑timers.

Rhossili Bay
One of the UK’s most famous coastal viewpoints by day; by night, a vast stage for meteor showers.

Cefn Bryn
Gower’s sandstone ridge offering 360‑degree views and some of the clearest skies in Wales.

https://youtu.be/wTh4GSL0rTA

A growing draw for visitors

Visit Swansea Bay says the new status strengthens the region’s reputation as a year‑round destination, already attracting more than 4.6 million visitors a year to its beaches, countryside, attractions and food scene.

The organisation works with more than 260 local tourism businesses and says dark‑sky tourism is becoming a major part of the region’s appeal.

Solutions to #LightPollution

#DarkSkyInternational, April 10, 2018
Updated July 24, 2023

"Light pollution is harming our environment, wildlife habitats, and our quality of life.

Every day needs a night

All around us, this unintended pollutant is taking a silent toll. Each year, thousands of migrating birds and shorebirds are killed because of unnecessary artificial light at night. Light pollution threatens aquatic ecosystems by increasing the risk of harmful algae blooms. It also impacts our quality of life by eradicating our access to the wonder of beautiful #NightSkies.

Help us save the night

The good news is, the solution is as easy as screwing in a lightbulb. Light pollution is something we can all help erase, in our homes and backyards, the parks that we play in, and the cities and towns we call home.

Some of the tactics and actions you can take to help immediately are provided below. We hope you’ll join us as we tackle this major problem that gets minimal coverage."

Learn more:
https://darksky.org/resources/what-is-light-pollution/light-pollution-solutions/

#SolarPunkSunday #LunarPunkSunday #DarkSkies #RewildTheNight #LightPollution

Winners of Capture the Dark 2025 Photo Contest Show Why Dark Skies Are Worth Protecting

DarkSky International announced the winners of its fifth annual Capture the Dark photography contest. Winners across eight main…
#NewsBeep #News #Artsanddesign #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #astro #CA #Canada #capturethedark #Competition #Contest #darkskyinternational #Design #Entertainment #galaxies #nightsky #photocontest #Space #Spotlight #Stars
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/79080/

Winners of Capture the Dark 2025 Photo Contest Show Why Dark Skies Are Worth Protecting

DarkSky International announced the winners of its fifth annual Capture the Dark photography contest. Winners across eight main…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Artsanddesign #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #astro #capturethedark #competition #contest #darkskyinternational #Design #Entertainment #galaxies #nightsky #photocontest #Space #spotlight #stars
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/92187/

Winners of Capture the Dark 2025 Photo Contest Show Why Dark Skies Are Worth Protecting https://petapixel.com/2025/08/18/winners-of-capture-the-dark-2025-photo-contest-show-why-dark-skies-matter-so-much/ #darkskyinternational #capturethedark #photocontest #competition #Spotlight #spotlight #galaxies #nightsky #contest #Space #astro #space #stars #News

Do you know someone who has made a difference in the fight against #LightPollution? Then please nominate them for an award from #DarkSkyInternational (formerly IDA): https://darksky.org/what-we-do/events/darksky-awards/

The application deadline is July 15, and here's the link to the application form: https://form.jotform.com/251315890580155

* Please DO share this with your network

* Please DO NOT nominate me (I've been awarded in the past)

My dear colleague Emilio E. Falco has made further progress on preserving the night sky in Tubac, Arizona. Read more about it here: https://darksky.org/news/tubac-receives-coveted-international-dark-sky-community-designation/

#DarkSkyInternational #DarkSkyCommunity #astronomy

This is cool, a group of researchers in #China combined maps of skyglow with maps of accessibility, in order to identify sites that would make sense as International Dark Sky Places certified by #DarkSkyInternational: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169204624002068

#LightPollution
#Conservation
#Tourism

Know someone doing good work in the fight against #LightPollution? There are 10 days left for nominations for #DarkskyInternational awards: https://darksky.org/what-we-do/events/darksky-awards/

As it's the International Day of Light it seems like an ideal opportunity to check the #DarkSkyInternational 5 Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting. Check your property today!

Help reclaim our night skies.
Some few jurisdictions have bylaws about how outdoor lighting can be done.
UPDATE EDIT: The info in the link is WORTHWHILE - great tips about lighting, etc.. But, I posted this back in April, during Dark Sky Week (Apr 2-8/2024). I noticed people are suddenly sharing this, so --- just so you know. :)

#DarkSky #DarkSkyInternational #LightPollution #space #DiscoverTheNight #DarkSkyWeek #IDSW2024 #NightMatters

https://darksky.org/resources/guides-and-how-tos/lighting-principles/

Thanks to #DarkSkyInternational (formerly IDA), who contributed student bursaries to make it possible for a number of students to attend #ALAN2023!