The 2026 DarkSky Conference “Under One Sky” is coming up -- November 6-7 online. Get inspired!
“Join us for a 24-hour virtual journey around the world, featuring practical workshops that provide tools to strengthen your advocacy efforts and global storytelling sessions designed to inform and inspire, as we work toward a balanced future together.”
“Vince Genna Stadium in Bend has officially been designated as a DarkSky Certified Outdoor Sports Lighting facility by DarkSky International. This is a major milestone for our ballpark, representing a significant investment in both the fan experience and our impact on the surrounding neighborhood. With the installation of a brand-new lighting system, we’ve dramatically reduced glare and light pollution while also improving visibility on the field.”
Travelers & Dark Sky Experiences
Research from Utah Institute of Outdoor Rec and Tourism
However, “As accelerating development and expanding artificial light erode nighttime visibility, Utah faces a new kind of economic vulnerability. If night skies continue to brighten, scary statistics could follow. Even a 1% increase in night-sky brightness put between $11.8 million and $68.5 million in recreational value at risk across just four months on the Colorado Plateau, according to the research.” Oregon’s skies are also getting brighter. We know how to recover our night skies - by shielding and amber lighting.
Bright Oncoming Head Lights Drive You Crazy?
NHTSA is Updating Federal Headlight Standards
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is updating the federal headlight standards. You can provide comments. A few sentences in your own words are enough. Some ideas: cap headlight color at 3000K, limit glare toward oncoming drivers, and give people affected by glare a seat on the committee. Comment here until Nov 9, 2026Here are details on the NHTSA plan.
Support DarkSky Oregon's mission of protecting our night skies. We have launched a selection of t-shirts, sweatshirts and kids and baby wear with dark sky messaging. Orders are shipped directly to you, and all profits go directly to DarkSky Oregon!
