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a modern house in the snow with lights on inside the house

Once we understand the prevalence and impact of light pollution, it’s natural to want to take action. What often follows is a powerful drive towards

a woman and two children looking at the moon

On April 8th, 2024, North America will experience one of the rarest celestial events in decades: a  total solar eclipse. The eclipse will pass across

a city at night with a power plant and a river

When we hear pollution, most think of oil spills, smog, or floating plastic islands. But light can also pollute our night skies! At DarkSky Texas,

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The fight against light pollution often feels like it’s at direct odds with modern living. Sure, we could completely eliminate light pollution if we all

an aerial view of a tennis stadium at night

When we talk about light pollution, we usually go back to one eternal conundrum: the balance between continuing to develop as a society and the

a city at night with purple lights on the building

DarkSky Texas has set a high bar for the new year! For 2024, DarkSky Texas is planning new programs calling on their members’ core skills.

the night sky with the galaxy over a lake

Bright night skies may feel convenient, but they have a profound negative impact on our planet. The most serious effects are felt from skyglow –

Light Pollution in Texas Cities - image of Dallas, TX skyglow

The night sky has been one of the few constant sights humans could count on for thousands of years. Now it needs us to protect

DarkSky Texas Celebrates 25 Years of Working to Reduce Light Pollution in Texas

DarkSky Texas, formerly known as IDA Texas, is on a mission to keep night skies dark and stars shining bright. As DarkSky Texas celebrates its

South Llano River State Park

STATE FUNDED OUTDOOR LIGHTING REGULATIONS The Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 5, Subtitle F, Chapter 425 provides that all new or replacement lighting fixtures