{"id":23468,"date":"2023-05-02T15:19:14","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T22:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/?page_id=23468"},"modified":"2023-07-26T14:00:36","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T21:00:36","slug":"guides-and-how-tos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/","title":{"rendered":"Guides and how-tos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-4344 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-resources\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/idsp-annual-reports\/\" target=\"_self\" >How to write an annual report for your International Dark Sky Place<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">As a condition for continued accreditation of International Dark Sky Places (IDSPs), DarkSky International requires each certified Place to submit an annual report on dark sky related activities and conditions. This condition is set forth in the Program Guidelines for each of the International Dark Sky Place certification categories. The annual reports are important to<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/idsp-annual-reports\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-23750 page type-page status-publish hentry category-resources category-what-we-do tag-dark-sky-places tag-faq\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/international-dark-sky-places\/dark-sky-places-faq\/\" target=\"_self\" >Frequently asked questions about International Dark Sky Places<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The International Dark Sky Places program is an independent, third-party review and certification of outstanding dark sky conditions and protection practices. Over 200 places around the world have been certified since 2001. General questions Nominating a Dark Sky Place Night sky quality Outreach Lighting and policy<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/international-dark-sky-places\/dark-sky-places-faq\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-23468 page type-page status-publish hentry category-resources\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/\" target=\"_self\" >Guides and how-tos<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-23279 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-causes-of-light-pollution category-resources category-what-is-light-pollution\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/causes\/\" target=\"_self\" >Causes of light pollution<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Light pollution is a problem, but there\u2019s no single country, group, or industry to blame. Instead, it\u2019s a result of the whole world\u2019s ever-expanding reliance on outdoor electrical lights for over 200 years. Fortunately, there\u2019s a growing awareness that the ways we stave off the dark can actually have detrimental effects too. Let\u2019s look at<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/causes\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-23264 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-effects-of-light-pollution category-resources category-what-is-light-pollution\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/effects\/\" target=\"_self\" >Effects of light pollution<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Light pollution negatively affects: Wildlife and ecosystems Energy and climate Human health Crime and safety Night sky heritage<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/effects\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-22350 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-resources tag-light-pollution\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/what-renters-can-do-about-light-pollution\/\" target=\"_self\" >What renters can do about light pollution<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Renters don\u2019t have as much flexibility as property owners to change their outdoor lighting, but there are still many things that you can do to make a difference.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/what-renters-can-do-about-light-pollution\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-22030 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-causes-of-light-pollution category-effects-of-light-pollution category-resources category-responsible-outdoor-lighting category-what-is-light-pollution tag-light-pollution tag-outdoor-lighting\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/\" target=\"_self\" >What is light pollution?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Light pollution is the human-made alteration of outdoor light levels from those occurring naturally. When we over-light, fail to use timers and sensors, or use the wrong color\/temperature of light, we can negatively effect many parts of our world, including migratory birds, pollinators, sea turtles, mammals, and humans.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2212 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-nightscape-magazine category-resources tag-magazine tag-member-benefit tag-newsletter tag-nightscape tag-pdf advocacy_type-publications\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/publications\/nightscape\/\" target=\"_self\" >Nightscape<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Nightscape, our award-winning quarterly publication, provides current news about DarkSky and night sky protection, as well as in-depth articles on DarkSky programs, light pollution issues, and protecting the night sky. Nightscape&nbsp;is a quarterly magazine and&nbsp;a member benefit. Print editions are mailed directly to DarkSky&nbsp;donating members&nbsp;while online access is&nbsp;available to all supporters on our website. Latest<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/publications\/nightscape\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-16090 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-resources\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/values-centered-outdoor-lighting\/\" target=\"_self\" >Values-centered outdoor lighting<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">DarkSky\u2019s board of directors has adopted a policy to inform and guide our ongoing work to protect the night from light pollution and implement the Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting. The resolution The board\u2019s resolution (PDF) has three main effects. First, it establishes the DarkSky interpretation of the Lighting Principles, which is that the<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/values-centered-outdoor-lighting\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-15134 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-resources tag-light-pollution advocacy_type-advocacy advocacy_type-public-policy\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/homeowners-associations\/\" target=\"_self\" >Guidance for U.S. homeowners associations<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">From time to time we are asked whether DarkSky has any guidance available to U.S. homeowners associations (HOAs) for the development of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&amp;Rs) relating to outdoor lighting. These are community rules in master-planned housing developments to which homeowners are bound and whose obligations survive ownership transfers. They are similar to land-use<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/homeowners-associations\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-14092 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-resources tag-downloads tag-education tag-five-principles-of-responsible-outdoor-lighting tag-light-pollution tag-outdoor-lighting tag-resources tag-rolan advocacy_type-position-statement advocacy_type-public-policy\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/lighting-principles\/\" target=\"_self\" >Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Too often, outdoor electric lighting installations at night are overlit, left on when not needed, and harmful to the environment. As a result, light pollution is a growing global issue that can negatively affect our environment and impact our quality of life. DarkSky and the Illuminating Engineering Society jointly published the Five Principles for Responsible<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/lighting-principles\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-13673 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-materials-for-educators category-resources tag-children tag-families tag-kids tag-teens advocacy_type-education\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/family-activities-to-enjoy-the-night-from-home\/\" target=\"_self\" >Nighttime activities for families to enjoy together<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">These resources are designed to help families explore and appreciate the night together. Whether you\u2019re stepping outside to look up at the stars, observing nocturnal life, or learning something new online, there are many ways to connect with the night sky. Family arts and crafts Contribute to night sky citizen-science Familiarize yourself with your night<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/family-activities-to-enjoy-the-night-from-home\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-13645 page type-page status-publish hentry category-resources tag-faq tag-help tag-light-pollution tag-lighting tag-questions tag-support\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/faq\/\" target=\"_self\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">What is light pollution? What\u2019s a Dark Sky Place? How many are there? When was DarkSky International founded? How do I donate or join? All that and more in our FAQ!<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/faq\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-12033 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-resources tag-light-pollution\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/electronic-billboards\/\" target=\"_self\" >Electronic billboards, electronic message centers<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">When most of us think about LED billboards, we imagine ourselves in a bustling urban space like Times Square in New York City, looking up at flashing advertisements. But the same technology, also known as electronic message centers (EMC), has recently begun to dominate the outdoor advertising industry. These signs and billboards are appearing along<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/electronic-billboards\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-10852 page type-page status-publish hentry category-resources\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/light-pollution-solutions\/lighting\/lighting-for-industry\/\" target=\"_self\" >Lighting for Industry<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Content Coming soon.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/light-pollution-solutions\/lighting\/lighting-for-industry\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-9614 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-resources category-what-is-light-pollution\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/light-pollution-solutions\/\" target=\"_self\" >Solutions to light pollution<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/light-pollution-solutions\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-9393 page type-page status-publish hentry category-materials-for-educators category-materials-for-public-outreach category-resources\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/public-outreach-materials\/request-for-resources\/\" target=\"_self\" >DarkSky outreach materials<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">DarkSky Advocates and Members in the U.S. can request free printed materials.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/public-outreach-materials\/request-for-resources\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3683 page type-page status-publish hentry category-resources tag-downloads tag-education tag-infographics tag-outreach-materials\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/infographics\/\" target=\"_self\" >Infographics<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Visual methods help people understand the complex issues of light pollution.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/infographics\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3438 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-resources tag-bortle-scale tag-community-science tag-night-sky-quality tag-sky-brightness tag-sky-quality-meter\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/how-to-conduct-a-night-sky-quality-survey\/\" target=\"_self\" >How to conduct a night sky quality survey<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">A thorough night sky quality survey is essential to a successful application to the International Dark Sky Places program. There are a variety of ways to approach making a survey. These include: Sky quality meter survey The Unihedron Sky Quality Meter-Lens (SQM-L) is the most widely used device for taking scientific-quality measurements of sky brightness.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/how-to-conduct-a-night-sky-quality-survey\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3321 page type-page status-publish hentry category-resources tag-lighting-zones tag-technical\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/lighting-zones\/\" target=\"_self\" >Lighting zones<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">\u201cLighting zones\u201c (LZ) reflect the base (or ambient) light levels desired by a community. The use of lighting zones was originally developed by the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) and appeared first in the U.S. in IES RP-33-99, Recommended Practice for Exterior Environmental Lighting. To learn more, read about our Model Lighting Ordinance. Lighting Zones<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/lighting-zones\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3302 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-resources tag-resources\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/glossary\/\" target=\"_self\" >Glossary<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">A glossary of terms used throughout this site to describe lighting and its effects.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/glossary\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3093 page type-page status-publish hentry category-resources tag-measure-light-pollution tag-technology\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/software\/\" target=\"_self\" >Software and mobile apps<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Software and mobile apps can help us appreciate the night sky, measure light pollution, and much more.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/software\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3088 page type-page status-publish hentry category-resources\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/useful-links\/\" target=\"_self\" >Useful links<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Some of the tools and sites we use from our partners, friends, and colleagues.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/useful-links\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2462 page type-page status-publish hentry category-resources category-videos\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/videos\/\" target=\"_self\" >Videos<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Enjoy watching some&nbsp;of our favorite videos on light pollution. For more videos on light pollution visit our YouTube channel. English: Espa\u00f1ol: Dark Nights, Illuminating Awareness (Noches Oscuras, iluminando conciencias) Documentary \u00b7 2023 \u00b7&nbsp;28 min. A documentary about the actions to mitigate light pollution on Palmarito Beach, Oaxaca, M\u00e9xico, created by the volunteers of the Palmarito<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/videos\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1921 page type-page status-publish hentry category-materials-for-public-outreach category-nightscape-magazine category-resources\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/publications\/\" target=\"_self\" >DarkSky publications<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Publications produced by DarkSky International.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/publications\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-15605 page type-page status-publish hentry category-materials-for-educators category-materials-for-public-outreach category-resources tag-advocacy tag-brochures tag-downloads tag-education tag-infographics tag-outreach tag-outreach-materials tag-postcards tag-tabling\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/public-outreach-materials\/\" target=\"_self\" >Materials for public outreach<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Download and distribute these free brochures, cards, infographics, videos, and more.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/public-outreach-materials\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1504 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-get-involved category-research category-resources tag-globe-at-night tag-light-pollution tag-measuring-light-pollution tag-science tag-sky-quality-meter tag-skyglow tag-sqm tag-tools advocacy_type-advocacy advocacy_type-education\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/get-involved\/measuring-light-pollution\/\" target=\"_self\" >Measuring light pollution<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Solving light pollution requires measuring the brightness of the night sky. Learn how \u2014\u00a0become a community scientist!<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/get-involved\/measuring-light-pollution\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1592 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-resources\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/light-pollution-solutions\/lighting\/my-neighbors-lighting\/\" target=\"_self\" >My neighbor&#8217;s lighting<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Many of us have experienced this scenario: A neighbor installs a new light fixture on their property. It\u2019s unshielded and casts a bright light that spills onto your property and perhaps even inside your home. This is known as light trespass, which can cause much agony and frustration. Although DarkSky doesn\u2019t get involved in neighbor<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/light-pollution-solutions\/lighting\/my-neighbors-lighting\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1593 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-light-pollution category-resources tag-light-pollution tag-light-trespass tag-streetlights advocacy_type-advocacy\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/light-pollution-solutions\/lighting\/street-lighting\/\" target=\"_self\" >Street lighting<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Streetlights can cause light trespass \u2014 light that falls where it\u2019s not intended, wanted, or needed.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/light-pollution-solutions\/lighting\/street-lighting\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-827 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-advancing-responsible-outdoor-lighting category-policy category-resources tag-lighting-ordinance advocacy_type-public-policy\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/outdoor-lighting-for-policy-makers\/\" target=\"_self\" >Dark sky friendly outdoor lighting for policy makers<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Why should your municipality be concerned about light pollution? 1. Energy waste and carbon emissions In an average year in the U.S. alone, outdoor lighting uses about 380 terawatt-hours of energy, mostly to illuminate streets and parking lots. That\u2019s enough energy to meet New York City\u2019s total electricity needs for two years! DarkSky estimates that<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/outdoor-lighting-for-policy-makers\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-791 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-resources\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/light-pollution-solutions\/lighting\/\" target=\"_self\" >Responsible outdoor lighting<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting Too often, outdoor electric lighting installations at night are over lit, are left on when not needed, and are harmful to the environment. As a result, light pollution is a growing global issue that can negatively affect our environment as well as our quality of life. By joining forces,<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/light-pollution-solutions\/lighting\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-142 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-resources tag-conservation tag-sea-turtle tag-species tag-wildlife\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/sea-turtle-conservation\/\" target=\"_self\" >Sea turtle conservation<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Hatchling sea turtles often head for brightly illuminated roads and human habitats instead of the ocean.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/sea-turtle-conservation\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-85 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-materials-for-educators category-materials-for-public-outreach category-resources\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/materials-for-educators\/\" target=\"_self\" >Materials for educators<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Individual activities and games from the Wildlife Workbooks Ages 5\u20139 Ages 5\u201312 Ages 6\u201312 NSF&#8217;s NOIRLab resources NSF&#8217;s NOIRLab&nbsp;is the U.S. national research and development center for ground-based, nighttime astronomy. NOIRLab is managed by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. Other resources Book Skywatcher<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/materials-for-educators\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-82 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-causes-of-light-pollution category-effects-of-light-pollution category-resources category-what-is-light-pollution tag-amphibians tag-animals tag-birds tag-endangered-species tag-fish tag-insects tag-light-pollution tag-mammals tag-migratory-birds tag-plants tag-sea-turtles\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/effects\/wildlife-ecosystems\/\" target=\"_self\" >Light pollution harms wildlife and ecosystems<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">For billions of years, all life has relied on Earth\u2019s predictable rhythm of day and night. It\u2019s encoded in the DNA of all plants and animals. Humans have radically disrupted this cycle by lighting up the night. Plants and animals depend on Earth\u2019s daily cycle of light and dark to govern life-sustaining behaviors such as<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/effects\/wildlife-ecosystems\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-67 page type-page status-publish hentry category-resources\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/\" target=\"_self\" >Resources<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">What is light pollution? Answer: The human-made alteration of outdoor light levels from those occurring naturally. Learn more Causes What causes light pollution? Effects Who and what are affected by light pollution? Solutions What can we do about light pollution? 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