International Dark Sky Week is April 21 to 28

Starry skies, natural darkness: Fighting light pollution in Western Mass

James Lowenthal first began observing the night sky 50 years ago through a telescope he made all by himself, catching a glimpse of Saturn’s rings. But it wasn’t just the lights in the sky that became important to Lowenthal, who is now a professor of astronomy at Smith College.  “What I’ve come to appreciate over the years is how much more there is to darkness at night and how we actually totally depend on it,” Lowenthal said. “And as a culture, …

International Dark Sky Week is April 21 to 28

International Dark Sky Week is April 21 to 28, 2025. Image via IDA. International Dark Sky Week is a worldwide celebration of the dark and natural night. Light pollution is the human-made alteration of outdoor light levels. Discover the night is the 2025 theme. We live in uncertain times. But things are always so much more peaceful, looking up. Please help EarthSky keep going! According to the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) – founded …

Dark Sky Week emphasizes more stars, less light pollution

Experience Minnesota’s dark skies during International Dark Sky Week, April 21-28. Minnesota is home to two certified dark-sky sanctuaries – the BWCAW and Voyageurs National Park. The post Dark Sky Week emphasizes more stars, less light pollution appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News.