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* Sign Up * What is Light Pollution? * Take Action * Events * About * Partners * Photos * Support * Merch * Sign Up * What is Light Pollution? * Take Action * Events * About * Partners * Photos * Support * Merch INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK 2024 DISCOVER THE NIGHT APRIL 2–8 It may seem harmless, but light pollution has far-reaching consequences that are harmful to all living things. Effective outdoor lighting reduces light pollution, leading to a better quality of life for all. The dark sky movement is working to bring better lighting to communities around the world so that all life can thrive. Join us this International Dark Sky Week to learn more about the movement, and discover the night where you live. GET UPDATES "*" indicates required fields Email Address* Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Presented by DarkSky International LIGHT POLLUTION FROM UNSHIELDED LIGHTS A lot of the outdoor lighting used at night is inefficient, overly bright, poorly targeted, improperly shielded, and in many cases, completely unnecessary. This light and the electricity used to create it are being wasted because it spills into the sky rather than being focused on the objects and areas that people need illuminated. Click Here CITYSCAPE TO THE MILKY WAY With much of the Earth’s population living under light-polluted skies, over lighting is an international concern. If you live in an urban or suburban area all you have to do to see this type of pollution is go outside at night and look up at the sky. Notice what you don’t see? Click Here HARMFUL EFFECTS ON WILDLIFE Light pollution harms mammals, birds, amphibians, insects, and reptiles. It can decrease reproduction, disrupt migration, increase predation, and more. Learn more BAD, BETTER, BEST Use outdoor lighting responsibly by only using it where it’s needed, when it’s needed, in the amount required, and no more. Make sure to use the lowest light level required, limit the amount of shorter wavelength (blue-violet) light, utilize controls (such as timers or motion sensors), and use shielding to target the light, so it does not spill beyond where it is needed. Click Here EFFECTIVE OUTDOOR LIGHTING A wide variety of dark-sky-friendly lighting fixtures are vailable from manufacturers. Learn more PreviousNext 12345 WHAT IS LIGHT POLLUTION? Any artificial light that is not needed is a pollutant that has serious and harmful consequences. Light pollution can: * disrupt wildlife * impact human health * waste money and energy * contribute to climate change * block our view of the universe Light pollution is increasing at 2x rate of population growth and 83% of the global population lives under a light-polluted sky. TAKE ACTION BE A COMMUNITY SCIENTIST Globe at Night’s community scientists measure and submit their night sky brightness observations. It’s easy to get involved — all you need is computer or smartphone. Visit Globe at Night Watch video INVENTORY YOUR HOME LIGHTING Is your home night sky friendly? A few simple changes can lead to home lighting that is both beautiful and functional, without contributing excessive light pollution. Learn more HOST A NIGHT WALK Dark City Walks are guided walking tours that demonstrate how the lighting we add to our cities impacts the way we use them and the environment at large. Watch the video Download How-To Guide [PDF] BECOME A DARKSKY ADVOCATE DarkSky Advocates around the world educate the public about light pollution, enact legislation, serve as local resources for other volunteers, and more. Join us! Learn more PARTNER WITH OTHER ORGS Connect with a partner organization and tell them about the importance of reducing light pollution — or better yet, host an event with them to help introduce new audiences to the value of dark skies. Partner ideas [PDF] Event ideas [PDF] JOIN IN THE SCAVENGER HUNT Discover the night by taking part in the International Dark Sky Week scavenger hunt! Find as many items on the list as you can during the week. Find them all, and IDA will send you an assortment of stickers! Get hunting Claim your stickers GET AN OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION Get Dark Sky Week officially proclaimed or recognized by a local government agency. This can get picked up by local media and really helps get the word out. In 2022, we had 23 successful proclamations in the United States. Our goal is to have at least 100 IDSW proclamations worldwide in 2023. Learn how [Google Doc] WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Letters to the editor (LTE) can be a compelling way to raise awareness about an issue. They are some of the most read pieces in newspapers or magazines. Writing an LTE about dark skies can inform the public about light pollution issues they are likely not aware of. Learn how [Box] ABOUT US DARKSKY PROTECTS THE NIGHT FROM LIGHT POLLUTION Artificial light at night has revolutionized the way we live and work outdoors, but it has come at a price. When used indiscriminately, outdoor lighting can disrupt wildlife, impact human health, waste money, and energy, contribute to climate change, and block our view of the universe. The DarkSky International promotes win-win solutions that allow people to appreciate dark, star-filled skies while enjoying the benefits of responsible outdoor lighting. OUR VISION The night sky, filled with stars, is celebrated and protected around the world as a shared heritage benefiting all living things. Thank you to our corporate partners for year-round support Leading Partners Sustaining Partners Ally partners Associate Partners Presenting Partners The National Park Services preserves, to the greatest extent possible, the natural lightscapes of parks by supporting system wide restoration of night sky resources and values, advancing scientific understanding, and inspiring public appreciation of night skies. Outreach partners EVENTS ALL AROUND THE WORLD View Calendar YOUR DARK SKY PHOTOS Tag your Instagram posts with either #IDSW2024, #DarkSkyWeek, or #DiscoverTheNight. This error message is only visible to WordPress admins Error: There are no business accounts connected. SUPPORT DARK SKIES! Can you pitch in a few dollars a month to protect the night? Support DarkSky International by becoming a monthly member today. When you join our monthly giving club, you will receive a special Nighthawk magnet. Donate now BUY DARK SKY MERCHANDISE Printed in small batches. 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