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DarkSky District Awards - Featured Image

Across Texas, the night sky still shines bright in places where communities have taken action to protect it. To celebrate those efforts, DarkSky Texas has

SQM Dashboard - Featured Image

In a significant step forward for dark sky preservation in the Lone Star State, DarkSky Texas is proud to announce the launch of our innovative

FLAP program featured image

If a picture is worth a thousand words – then what about a poignant, painful, award-winning photograph? For Patricia Homonylo, it may just be one

Best Places to Stargaze in Texas featured image

At DarkSky Texas, one of our top missions is to preserve the beauty of the night sky for ourselves and the generations to come. There’s

Warm Light Blog - Grand Canyon Nat Park walkway

The ability to lighten our nights has revolutionized our lives – our feeling of safety, productivity, and even our hobbies have all radically changed thanks

A hand turning off the light with blue light in the background

Over the past thirty or more years, conservation organizations have asked Texans to help preserve the unique landscapes that our State has been blessed with.

A cozy house illuminated at night, complete with a garage, creating a welcoming nighttime scene.

Over the past 50 years, night lights have radically changed how we work, play, and sleep – unfortunately, not all lights are used responsibly. In

A quiet street at night, illuminated by street lights, with trees providing a natural frame to the softly lit surroundings.

Light pollution has become a global concern in recent years. Nighttime illumination often spills beyond its intended areas, causing skyglow and interfering with surrounding habitats.

A well-lit home at night featuring a spacious garage, showcasing a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Light pollution has emerged as an issue of concern around the world. At night, outdoor lights spread around the surrounding landscape, creating skyglow and disrupting

A flock of birds soaring above a building adorned with numerous windows, capturing a moment of urban wildlife interaction.

Between July and November, the skies of Texas fill with the graceful silhouettes of migrating birds. It is particularly magical to hear or see hundreds