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On 30 January 2025, there will be a free, all-day conference in London on the topic of ‘Light Pollution and its Impacts’. Across multiple sessions, we will hear from invited speakers on topics such as lighting policy and regulation, the environment and biodiversity, and human health, and will explore approaches to effectively tackling light pollution,Continue reading “Light Pollution and its Impacts Conference – January 2025”

In celebration of International Dark Sky Week 2021, Dark Sky London commissioned Crystal Palace-based artist Ellie Lou Wythe to create some nighttime-themed art. As part of the commission, Ellie spent some time outside in London at night, observing both the light pollution and the beauty and potential of our nights. The resulting three digital paintingsContinue reading “Dark sky paintings by London artist Ellie Lou Wythe”

From April 5-12, it’s International Dark Sky Week! Every year, the International Dark-Sky Association hosts dark sky week to create awareness about light pollution and its negative consequences, the solutions, and to celebrate the natural night. This year, IDA is inviting everyone to discover the night where they live with events hosted all over theContinue reading “International Dark Sky Week 2021”

We are delighted to be partnering up with CPRE London for this year’s Star Count, a cosmic census to map our view of the stars. In 2021, the Star Count takes place from 6-14 February. A star-filled sky is one of the most magical sights on Earth, but here in London, the high levels of light pollution meanContinue reading “Dark Sky London partners with CPRE London for Star Count 2021”