Responsible outdoor lighting

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

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

DarkSky International launches new Oil and Gas Industry Lighting Program, recognizing three Franklin Mountain Energy sites in New Mexico

Press release

DarkSky International has recognized three Franklin Mountain Energy locations in the Permian Basin area of Lea County, New Mexico …

January 8, 2025

DarkSky International launches new lighting policy templates for municipalities and territories

Press release

DarkSky International has published free templates to assist local and regional governments in adopting responsible outdoor lighting policies.

November 8, 2024

What is light pollution?

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Light pollution is the human-made alteration of outdoor light levels from those occurring naturally. When we over-light, fail to …

October 4, 2024

Responsible Outdoor Lighting at Night (ROLAN) manifesto for lighting

Responsible outdoor lighting

By following the ROLAN manifesto, governments, businesses, and individuals can support the implementation of the United Nations sustainable development …

December 19, 2022