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the night sky over a canyon with a river

Texas has always had a “larger-than-life” quality—especially when it comes to its natural landscapes. Its expansive deserts and warm beaches offer enough space to lose

A serene night sky adorned with countless stars, illuminating the silhouette of trees below.

DarkSky Texas talks a lot about light pollution, and one of the top questions we hear is, “How does light pollution affect the environment in

a view of the night sky above the mountains and the city of Las Vegas

When we try to imagine something eternal and immutable, our minds head straight for the abstract: the passage of time, high ideals, or divinity. It’s

a sunset over a highway with a sign and a highway sign of Dripping Spring

Following years of advocacy and some patient redesign projects, DarkSky Texas members have helped create over 20 International Dark Sky Places across the state. And

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,

three garage doors with lights on the side of a building

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.