AskPippa🇨🇦Apr 14, 2024

Help reclaim our night skies.
Some few jurisdictions have bylaws about how outdoor lighting can be done.
UPDATE EDIT: The info in the link is WORTHWHILE - great tips about lighting, etc.. But, I posted this back in April, during Dark Sky Week (Apr 2-8/2024). I noticed people are suddenly sharing this, so --- just so you know. :)

#DarkSky #DarkSkyInternational #LightPollution #space #DiscoverTheNight #DarkSkyWeek #IDSW2024 #NightMatters

https://darksky.org/resources/guides-and-how-tos/lighting-principles/

Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting

Too often, outdoor electric lighting installations at night are overlit, left on when not needed, and harmful to the environment. As a result, light pollution is a growing global issue that can…

DarkSky International
Rubin ObservatoryApr 2, 2024

What can we say, we've got a pretty great view!

...which is probably not a surprise. Rubin Observatory's site in Chile was chosen in large part because of dark skies 🌌

As #DarkSkyWeek kicks off, we're looking up! Turn down your lights and celebrate the dark with us✨ #IDSW2024

Dr. John Barentine FRASFeb 1, 2024

International Dark Sky Week 2024 is coming. #IDSW2024

Find out more: https://idsw.darksky.org/

IDSW

International Dark Sky Week is a worldwide celebration of the dark and natural night.  For many, the dark night is often misunderstood, unfamiliar, and frightening. But the natural night is filled with wonder and awe, and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our planet.  We invite you to join us as we discover the night together and learn about the harmful effects of light pollution and what we can do to embrace the dark and save the night.

IDSW