Dark Sky Chicagoland
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The Chicagoland Chapter of DarkSky International works to restore the starry night sky in the greater Chicagoland and Great Lakes region
THIS IS NOW. 494 million birds are in flight at this moment and throughout the night as they pass through the Mississippi flyway on their bi-annual migration. Please: Turn off your outside lights to ensure their safe passage over Chicagoland. Their lives depend upon it. birdcast.org/migration-to...
Beautiful night sky over Forest Glen Preserve, Vermilion County, Illinois
During the darkest weeks of the year, most of us welcome well-lit streets and sidewalks. But too much artificial light, where it’s not needed or wanted, is a problem for people and wildlife. Natural Habitat Evanston hosted a talk to explore the issue »
Why dialing down light pollution is beneficial for the planet - Evanston RoundTable
During the darkest weeks of the year, most of us welcome well-lit streets and sidewalks. But too much artificial light, where it’s not needed or wanted,
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“An entire industry now revolves around people paying to look up at the sky in places where light pollution hasn't ruined the view.”
The top 3 most shocking night activities: From stargazing to after-dark museums
When the sun dips below the horizon, something peculiar happens. Most people retreat indoors, switch on Netflix, and call it a day.Yet there's this growing band of night seekers who've decided that darkness...
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This is madness -- sunlight on demand, powered by a flotilla of satellites -- there are dozens of sound scientific reasons why this would harm us and our natural world -- please add your voice to others who have signed the DarkSky International letter in opposition »
Sunlight on demand
As long as Earth has spun on its axis in orbit around the sun, the planet has known night. Each day, half the world slips into shadow, creating the natural…
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“I thought, ‘OK, maybe the yard’s going to be lit a little bit brighter. Maybe we can deal with it, right?’ But the next night it was like a full moon times two. We’ve got to do something about it.” #ALAN
Pokin Around: New homeowner says bright light from nearby Arby's is like 'a full moon times two' - Springfield Daily Citizen
Homeowner and Arby's franchise owner don't see eye to eye, but owner agrees to put up shields to help block the light.
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Jackson Hole Airport pulled out all the stops to obtain a DarkSky certification, ... but the biggest difference the average traveler will notice is how many more stars are visible in the skies above and around the airport. »
The Only Airport Inside A National Park Is Now The World's First DarkSky Certified - Islands
Jackson Hole Airport, located inside Grand Teton National Park, became DarkSky certified for its work to protect wildlife and night views.
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