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.

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DarkSky Texas Chapter

About our Texas Chapter of DarkSky International and how to join in.

Protect the night sky

Why Protect the Night Skies

There’s more to it than just the stars – from our heritage to our money to our health!

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Texas Dark Sky Places​

Locations of designated Texas Dark Sky Places. Learn how to get recognized by DarkSky Texas.

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DarkSky Texas News

These are exciting times for DarkSky Texas! Get updated and engaged.

Common Sense

Solutions & Resources

Learn common-sense solutions to preserve our dark skies & have better lighting.

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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!

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Celebrate: Creating International Dark Sky Places in Texas for Fifteen Years!

Our Upcoming Events

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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

SPOTLIGHT ON TEXAS BUSINESS SUPPORTERS

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.

Antennae Galaxies

Featured Photo Credit Ken Kattner

Fireflies

Featured Photo Credit Jerry Moreno

UBarU Dark Sky Windmill

Featured Photo Credit John Phelps