"Protecting the night from light pollution," that's what the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) has been doing since 1988.
To those who would question their mission, they say: "When used indiscriminately, outdoor lighting can disrupt wildlife, impact human health, waste money and energy, contribute to climate change, and block our view of the universe."
My husband and I for many years have camped in a tent on the North Shore of Lake Superior. This beautiful, natural ecosystem alongside the world's biggest lake has a few small towns but no big cities and little artificial light. The nights are really dark and the stars are glorious. On clear, warm nights we uncover the mesh roof of our tent and fall asleep looking into space.
It's an experience you can't get in a city. I hope you have a good way to enjoy the dark, starry night sky.
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