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Nightscape #123 · March 2026

Nightscape magazine

Featuring: How are bright headlights affecting nocturnal species?; Introducing the DarkSky One concept car; Advocate highlights; Ten new InternationalDark …

February 24, 2026

DarkSky holiday lighting tips: Celebrate the night with thoughtful light

News

Lights can bring cheer to the festive holiday season, creating a sense of warmth and wonder connected to deep …

December 3, 2025

Nightscape #122 · December 2025

Nightscape magazine

Featuring: Celebrating the 250th Dark Sky Place — Resurrecting the wild in South Africa’s Lapalala Reserve; Pangolins: Ancient creatures …

November 14, 2025

Celebrate the night with our pumpkin carving templates

Inspiration

This spooky season, bring the beauty of the night to your doorstep! We have created a set of nocturnal-themed …

October 16, 2025

Nightscape #121 · September 2025

Nightscape magazine

Featuring: Capture the Dark photo contest winners; Our 2024 Impact Report and financials; 6 new International Dark Sky Places; …

August 23, 2025

Into the blue: Understanding marine light pollution

Light Pollution

Artificial light at night (ALAN) has long been studied for its impacts on humans and wildlife on land…

June 6, 2025

Nightscape #120 · June 2025

Nightscape magazine

Featuring: Into the blue: Understanding marine light pollution; Protecting sea life with smarter lighting; DarkSky Approved: Practical tools for …

May 20, 2025

DarkSky International updates DarkSky Approved Luminaires program to tackle growing light pollution crisis

Press release

Discover DarkSky Approved Luminaires—third-party certified light fixtures that reduce light pollution and support responsible outdoor lighting at night.

April 3, 2025

Monarchs on the move: Why dark skies matter

Light Pollution

Few sights in nature rival the breathtaking spectacle of monarch butterflies, their vibrant orange wings fluttering gracefully across continents …

March 31, 2025

Building dark sky connections with Michelle Wooten

Light Pollution

When you first enter the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, most people’s attention is drawn to the elephant …

March 12, 2025

Nightscape #119 · March 2025

Nightscape magazine

Featuring: Q&A with educator and Delegate Michelle Wooten, How proclamations can spark change, Lighting policy templates, and more.

February 14, 2025

Exploring “Lights Out”: The Smithsonian’s special exhibit on reclaiming the night

Astronomy

When you first enter the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, most people’s attention is drawn to the elephant …

January 17, 2025