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Stargazing with a childlike wonder How to get children to protect the night sky - Featured Image

Remember the last time you looked up at a truly dark sky, filled with thousands of twinkling stars? That sense of wonder is what we’re

How Communities Across Texas Are Fighting Light Pollution - Featured Image

Across most urban areas around the world, what should be a tapestry of thousands of celestial points has been washed out by the orange glow

Use the DarkSky Texas Light Shield Calculator to Stop Glare - Featured Image Option

Lights are being designed for a community with an ordinance that does not allow light trespass. How do you know the light will comply with

How Invasive Lighting is Impacting Texas And What You Can Do About It - Featured Image

Have you ever had a neighbor’s floodlight beam into your bedroom all night? Or been abruptly blinded while crossing a quiet street at night?  Both

How Stargazing Can Inspire Dark Sky Conservation - Featured Image

Have you ever stood under the night sky and felt completely awestruck? There’s something profoundly moving about standing beneath a star-filled sky. If you have

DarkSky Day at the Texas State Capitol - Featured Image

On April 25, 2025, at the steps of the Texas Capitol, DarkSky Texas organized DarkSky Day at the Texas Capitol. As part of the larger

Astrotourism in Texas - Featured Image

For many Texans, the local night sky has long been an unassuming yet awe-inspiring sight – perhaps even one of the first things to miss

The Cultural History of Texas Night Skies - Featured Image

Away from city lights, the Lone Star State reveals a celestial canvas that has remained untouched for millennia. Over the past century, cities and suburbs

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