Sep 3, 2014 · Scientific evidence suggests that artificial light at night has negative and deadly effects on many creatures, including amphibians, birds, mammals, insects, and plants. …

Many of the darkest night skies in the country are found within national wildlife refuge. boundaries. With the loss of night sky quality over the last five decades to light pollution, this resource has …

Conserving Dark Sky Places around the world. Our International Dark Sky Places program works with communities, parks, municipalities, and the public to certify and protect dark places for …

Apr 19, 2018 · Animals such as cats, owls, and rodents have developed keen hearing, smell, and dark-adapted vision in order to navigate at night. By protecting night skies, the NPS protects …

As of February 2024 there are over 325 such dark sky places in 34 countries, from strictly protected areas to astronomical research sites, from biosphere reserves to towns and villages.

Our mission is to rapidly preserve a 600-mile astro-wildlife corridor from the hidden impact of light pollution’s existential threat to wildlife, astronomy, human health, biodiversity, bird migration.

International Dark Sky Week is a global celebration of the night. From the darkness needed for a restful night’s sleep to the activities we enjoy beneath the stars, the night plays a crucial role in …

Apr 8, 2024 · The Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary (locally, the “Sanctuary”) is situated on Beaver Island in Lake Michigan, within Charlevoix …

Wild places untouched by artificial light are harder and harder to find. Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge is a sanctuary for high desert wildlife and habitat – and the dark sky.

Sep 28, 2021 · As scientists continue to learn about darkness’s critical function in animal survival, more species may join the list of those who need dark skies. Acadia recognizes the night sky …