IDA Texas is now DarkSky Texas
DarkSky Texas is your state-wide promoter of better lighting
We’re all for better lights providing us better nights! Sometimes we need artificial light, but it should not result in light pollution. Sometimes better lighting is all natural – provided only by the stars and moon.
DarkSky Texas Chapter
About our Texas Chapter of DarkSky International and how to join in.
Why Protect the Night Skies
There’s more to it than just the stars – from our heritage to our money to our health!
Texas Dark Sky Places​
Locations of designated Texas Dark Sky Places. Learn how to get recognized by DarkSky Texas.
DarkSky Texas News
These are exciting times for DarkSky Texas! Get updated and engaged.
Solutions & Resources
Learn common-sense solutions to preserve our dark skies & have better lighting.
Fun & Learning for All
Explore online learning tools and earn the Dark Sky & Midnight Defender Fun Patches.
Get Involved!
One basic commitment...Smarter outdoor lighting on your property. Do it now!
Celebrating Twenty-Five Years of Service to Texas
Celebrate: Creating International Dark Sky Places in Texas for Fifteen Years!
Our Upcoming Events
First Wednesday 5PM: Dark Sky Place Coaching
Working on an International Dark Sky Place application? Join us at 5:00PM on the first Wednesday of each month. See full list of events for more info.
See better with outdoor lighting that reduces glare, protects your health, saves money, and protects your heritage of the night sky. It's a win-win all around!
Take the Pledge to Protect the Night Sky
I am the Night Sky
A Texas Night Sky Festival® Production
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I Am the Night Sky poem by Bonnie Eissler; Video Editor: Robert Currie; Voiced by: Sarah Marks; Photo Credits – Time lapse videos by Bettymaya Foott; Moon shot: John Manning; Cats: Cindy Luongo Cassidy; Sea turtle: Robert Currie; Fireflies: Joshua McGrath; Golden Cheek Warbler: Tom Hausler; Frogs: Trish Hartmann; Dung Beetle: Salwa Khan; Producer: Cindy Luongo Cassidy
Reduce Light Pollution
Your Texas Night Sky
Use the Contact form to ask about having one of your Texas photos featured here.
