WELCOME TO DARK SKY PA
A CHAPTER OF DARKSKY INTERNATIONAL
Next DarkSkyPA Meeting - August 17th, 7PM
Request a link via our contact form.
OUR MISSION
To protect and restore the natural nighttime environment, protect communities from the harmful effects of light pollution, promote responsible outdoor lighting, and advocate for the use of the resource of a natural night sky for recreation, science, and wellbeing.
Saving the stars, one light at a time
DarkSky is Community
Be A PART
Interested in being a part of the DarkSky Grassroots Community in PA? Fill out our contact form and we'll add you to the DarkSkyPA list and monthly meeting notice. For the larger US DarkSky Community join DarkSky International today by clicking on the DarkSky International logo!
Outstanding Resource
Watch the recording of the June Webinar from by our PA experts, Diane Turnshek, Phyllis Gricus, and Jenna Davis.
State of the Science 2026
ALAN is a Widespread Environmental Pollutant.
Ecosystem-Scale Effects
Social Science Shows Resistance to Change and Awareness.
Profound Ecological Changes
Compounding Effects with other pollutants, like Noise.
Space Based Pollution on the Rise
Celebrating the magic of Pennsylvania's night skies, one photo at a time.
PA NIGHT SKY GALLERY
Data Centers in PA
Data Centers are becoming a hot topic across all Pennsylvania municipalities. DarkSky International released a Statement Document on June 4th. This section will hold links and resources related to data centers and responsible lighting. DarkSkyPA's position would mirror DarkSky International's Statement. Please consider adding responsible lighting statements to your data center zoning and codes.
Cherry Springs State Park
We get requests about Cherry Springs so here are some links to help get you to the information quickly.
Photo Credit: Karthik Devarajan
Stargazing for Mental Health
Can the night sky be used to improve our mental health? Can it help with anxiety and reduce stress in our lives? Ride along and explore this topic with us. Join us as we look at research and learn practical application, as we develop, try out, and share some plans to use as a group or as individuals. If there is enough interest, we'll start a discussion group on Zoom, to meet and collaborate on ideas. Reach out via the contact form if you would be interested. If anyone in PA is aleady having events for this purpose, please let us know so we can help promote the event and this good use of the night sky.
A Starting Place:
DarkSky Word Games!
Artemis Mission Wordsearch
Nocturnal Critters Wordsearch
Tell Us Your Story about the Night Sky!
Share your night sky stories with us! Our common experiences and shared heritage with the stars and night sky is inspiration for us all! Tell us about an experience that led you to enjoy the night sky or tell us a story from your heritage. Share a story of ancient wisdom from the night sky and explain the meaning. Use our contact form or email us!
Get in Touch
Join the DarkSkyPA Community or send requests.
DarkSkyPA
Pennsylvania, USA
darkskypa.org@gmail.com
Please share concerns and requests for assistance, here, or directly email darkskypa.org@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting!
DarkSkyPA, located in Pennsylvania, USA, is a Chapter of DarkSky International. Explore the DarkSky International Website for more resources and guidance.
