From the rim of Cedar Breaks National Monument on clear, moon-less nights, around 5,000 stars can be seen above this deep-red geological amphitheater. On a recent tour, Dave Sorensen, one of the park’s “dark rangers,” described how the forces of erosion have hollowed out the iron-rich sediments left by Lake Claron. “Since the lake has…
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NPS Data Illustrates Flagstaff’s Success as a Dark Sky Community
Flagstaff’s nighttime light emissions are nearly 14 times fainter than Cheyenne’s.
Night Sky Restoration in Page, AZ
Page, Arizona is a city on the Colorado Plateau that is in close proximity to several outdoor recreation areas, including Bryce Canyon National Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Kodachrome Basin State Park. Astronomers have been looking into the possibility of restoring the night sky in Page, through decreasing light pollution from the city, which…
Flagstaff-Area National Monuments Become Dark Sky Parks
Several National Monuments around the International Dark Sky Community Flagstaff, Wupatki, Sunset Crater, and Walnut Canyon, are all officially International Dark Sky Parks. Read the full story here.
Dead Horse Point State Park Becomes an International Dark Sky Park
Congratulations to Dead Horse Point State Park, a newly designated International Dark Sky Park. Read the full story here.
Light Pollution Hides Milky Way From 80 Percent Of North Americans, Atlas Shows
Read NPR’s story on the new atlas of artificial brightness in North America here.
White Sands Monument Night Sky Time Lapse
Click here to watch a night sky time lapse at White Sands Monument. This video premiered on BBC Earth, and was filmed as part of SKYGLOW, an ongoing crowdfunded quest to explore the effects and dangers of urban light pollution, in contrast with some of the most incredible dark sky areas in North America. This project…
The American Medical Association Recommends “Cool and Dim” Street Lighting
The American Medical Association (AMA) has released an official statement on street lighting – that it should be cool and dim. This is important for human health, due to the negative affects it can have on an individual’s sleep cycles. Click here to read the full story.
Grand Canyon Designated an International Dark Sky Park
The iconic American landmark, Grand Canyon National Park, is now, officially, an International Dark Sky Park. Read the full story here.
