When the lights go down, the universe puts on a show. International Dark Sky Week, celebrated each April, invites everyone to rediscover the night and learn why darkness is worth protecting. Launched in 2003, the week highlights how excessive artificial light affects wildlife, human health, energy use and our ability to see the stars. Fewer lights don"t mean less safety—smart, well-designed lighting can do both.
International Dark Sky Week
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Miravet, Catalonia, Spain
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World Dolphin Day
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Maldives
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Sea otter
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Stunning symmetry
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A high-flying royal tradition
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Cowes Week
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A deadly coast
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A walk in the clouds
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Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario, Canada
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A young bull moose, Denali National Park, Alaska, United States
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Pushkar Camel Fair
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Traditional red fishermens cabins, Reine, Norway
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Mists over the Amazon
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Atlantic spotted dolphin near Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal
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Trooping the Colour
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Pearl among the emeralds
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Peggys Cove Lighthouse, Canada
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Great North Run
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Staying in the loop
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Strong sibling bonds
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