Wildlife Can’t Adapt to Our Lights
From disoriented birds to misdirected turtle hatchlings, artificial lighting severely disrupts wildlife behavior and habitat. Protecting dark skies means protecting biodiversity.
Your Body Needs the Dark
Excessive light at night disrupts our circadian rhythms, affecting melatonin production, sleep quality, and overall health. Darker nights help restore balance and wellbeing.
We’re Burning Money Into the Sky
Unshielded, excessive lighting not only pollutes the sky—it burns through electricity budgets. Smarter lighting reduces emissions and saves both energy and money.
That Light Doesn’t Belong in Your Garden
When artificial light spills beyond property lines, it becomes pollution. It invades homes, disorients wildlife, and erodes our right to darkness. Dark sky principles protect shared space.
The Stars Are Disappearing
Light pollution hides the night sky from billions. Preserving dark skies restores wonder, connects us to our history, and ensures future generations can look up in awe.
There Is a Better Way
Downward, dimmer, warmer lighting keeps skies dark and streets safe. Communities benefit from reduced costs, healthier ecosystems, and the return of the stars.
What Is Light Pollution?
Understanding the problem is the first step toward solving it
Light pollution is the overuse of artificial light that disrupts ecosystems, harms human health, wastes energy, and hides the stars.
As cities grow, unshielded lights create a sky glow that erases the night sky and our connection to it.
Unlike other pollution, light pollution is instantly reversible—just by changing how we light our world.
The Impact of Light Pollution
Key statistics that highlight the urgent need for change
India’s population under light-polluted skies.
Annual increase in light pollution in India.
Annual cost of wasted outdoor lighting in India.
Higher breast cancer risk from nighttime light exposure.
Reduction in activity for nocturnal animals in India.
Our Mission
Preserving the night sky for everyone
Conserving the night sky
To safeguard the night sky by reducing light pollution in urban areas, conserving dark skies in pristine regions, and promoting sustainable lighting practices that support biodiversity, human well-being, and energy efficiency, advancing sustainable development goals through dark sky preservation.
Reducing light pollution
- Educate communities on light pollution’s effects on ecosystems, health, and celestial visibility.
- Push for policies that integrate dark sky-friendly lighting into sustainable development frameworks.
- Reconnect people with the starry sky, fostering appreciation for nature’s role in achieving global sustainability targets.
Tara the Firefly
Your quirky little mascot for saving the dark skies!
Fight Light Pollution
Simple, high-impact steps to protect our night skies
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Learn More About Dark Skies
Discover the importance of dark sky preservation and how light pollution affects our environment
What exactly is light pollution?
Light pollution is excessive, misdirected, or obtrusive artificial light produced by human activities. This includes sky glow, light trespass, glare, and clutter that disrupt ecosystems and obscure our view of the stars.
How does light pollution affect wildlife?
Artificial light at night disrupts natural behaviors and biological processes for many species. Nocturnal animals may reduce their activity, while diurnal animals might remain active during nighttime hours when they should be resting.
How does light pollution affect human health?
Light pollution disrupts our circadian rhythms, leading to sleep disorders, increased stress, and other health issues. It can also affect mental health and well-being by reducing our connection to nature.
How can I reduce light pollution in my area?
You can reduce light pollution by using shielded fixtures, choosing warm-colored bulbs, installing timers and sensors, and advocating for better lighting policies in your community.
Spread Awareness
Help others learn about the importance of dark sky preservation
Why Sharing Matters
Light pollution affects everyone, yet many people aren't aware of its impacts. By sharing information about dark sky preservation, you can help others understand why it matters and what they can do to help.
Use the hashtags #DarkSkyPreservation, #FightLightPollution, and #AstronEra to join the conversation and connect with others who care about protecting our night skies.
"The stars are the heritage of all humanity. But with increasing light pollution, fewer and fewer people can see them. Let's change that. #DarkSkyPreservation"
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Support Our Dark Sky Initiative
Your contribution will help us preserve India's night skies, protect wildlife, and promote sustainable lighting practices. Choose a pledge level below to make a difference.
Star Steward
Help us take the first steps in fighting light pollution in India.
- Fund 1 month of full-time advocacy work
- Support educational workshops in 5 local schools
- Sponsor dark sky awareness materials in local communities
- Your name listed on our supporters page
- Receive quarterly updates on our initiative progress
Galaxy Guardian
Make a significant impact on our dark sky conservation efforts.
- Fund a part-time coordinator for 6 months
- Support development of light pollution monitoring stations in 2 cities
- Enable dark sky certification process for a local park or reserve
- Sponsor a community stargazing event with professional equipment
- Recognition in our annual dark sky report
Universe Protector
Lead the charge in transforming India's approach to night lighting.
- Fund a full-time dark sky advocate for one year
- Support a complete dark sky friendly lighting retrofit for a public space
- Fund 50% of a dark sky reserve application and certification process
- Enable a comprehensive light pollution research study with local universities
- Sponsor a national-level dark sky conference with international experts