DarkSky Texas
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DarkSky Texas
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The Texas Chapter of DarkSky International.
Invasive lighting isn’t just annoying, it’s a health hazard.
One bad floodlight can wreck an entire neighborhood’s sleep.
You deserve darkness in your own home.

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#DarkSkyTexas #LightPollution #RightToDarkness
December 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
In the 1800s, anyone could walk outside and see the galaxy.

Now, people plan trips just to find dark skies.

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#DarkSkyTexas #MilkyWayLost #LightPollutionAwareness #SaveTheNight #SkyGlowCrisis #DarkSkyMovement #ProtectTheStars #Astrotourism
December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from DarkSky Texas!

Grateful for clear skies, bright stars, and communities that protect the night. 🌌
Every shielded light brings us closer to a darker, healthier sky.

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#Thanksgiving #DarkSkyTexas #ProtectTheNight
November 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🎄 Texas skies should twinkle with stars, not just string lights.

Learn how to protect wildlife and sleep while lighting up your yard responsibly.

Read the full guide: darkskytexas.org/dark-sky-hol...

#ProtectTheNight #TexasSkies #DarkSkyFriendly #HolidayLightingTips
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
✨ Love holiday lights but hate skyglow?

Here’s how to keep your displays festive and dark sky-friendly this season.

Read more: darkskytexas.org/dark-sky-hol...

#DarkSkyTexas #HolidayLights #LightPollution #EcoFriendlyLiving
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🐢 Baby turtles crawling toward highways. Birds crashing into glass.

This is what happens when the night never really gets dark.

🔗 Learn what’s going wrong and how we can fix it: darkskytexas.org/negative-imp...

#WildlifeProtection #SeaTurtles #LightPollution #DarkSky #TexasNature
November 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🌙 What if not turning off your porch light could mean life or death for Texas wildlife?

Discover how light pollution is quietly reshaping nature across the state.

🔗 Read the full story: darkskytexas.org/negative-imp...

#LightPollution #TexasWildlife #DarkSkyTexas #EcoAwareness #SaveTheStars
November 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Birds need the night just as much as they need the bugs. 🌌🐦
Dark skies keep insect populations healthy and give birds a reliable food source.

🔗 Read more: smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/a-shared-fate-180986805

#DarkSkyTexas #HealthyNights #HappyBirds #BugDecline #LightPollutionImpact
October 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
You don’t need a forest to help wildlife.

One oak can support 557 species of caterpillars—food for countless birds.

Even a balcony plant helps.

Less light, more life.
🔗 www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

#DarkSkyTexas #TreePower #EcoGardening
October 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Old streetlights waste energy and flood the sky with glow.
Modern shielded lights shine down, where it’s needed.

Time to leave outdated lighting behind.
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#DarkSkyTexas #StopSkyglow
October 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Lighting doesn’t have to be all or nothing.

Timers, sensors, and shields can light what’s needed—without flooding the night.

Let’s light smarter.
🔗 ipmnewsroom.org/skyglow-is-e...

#DarkSkyTexas #SmartLighting
October 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
You don’t need a spotlight to cause harm.
Even small glows from porches or streetlights disrupt plants, wildlife, and our sleep.
It’s time to dim the default.
🔗 www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...
#DarkSkyTexas #DimTheGlow
October 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Astronomers vs. mega-constellations.
Glare is crowding the night sky, threatening deep space science.
We’re replacing starlight with signal.
🔭 www.scientificamerican.com/article/star...
#DarkSkyTexas #SaveTheStars
October 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A Texas senator. A student. A starry sky.

🌠 What do they all have in common?

Find out what happened on the Capitol steps that could change Texas skies forever.

🔗 darkskytexas.org/texas-commun...

#ProtectTheNight #DarkSkyMovement #TexasPolicy #BOLDInitiative
October 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Big win for dark skies 🌒

Humboldt County just passed new rules to cut glare, limit skyglow, and protect stargazing.
📖 humboldtgov.org/3589/Outdoor...

#DarkSkyTexas #HumboldtCounty #NightPreservation #LightSmartPolicy
October 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
What does a tiny Texas town have in common with a global conservation movement?

🌌 The answer might surprise you.

Discover how small communities are leading a big battle against light pollution.

🔗 darkskytexas.org/texas-commun...

#DarkSkyTexas #LightPollution #TexasConservation #NightSkyHeroes
October 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Ever stood under a truly dark sky and felt your jaw drop?

That awe can spark action.

Seeing hundreds of stars where there once were few changes everything.

Let wonder lead to protection.

#DarkSkyTexas #FromAweToAction #ProtectTheNight
October 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Policy takes time. Action can start tonight.

💡 Use fewer lights
🎯 Add motion sensors
🟡 Switch to yellow bulbs

Protect insects before it’s too late.
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#DarkSkyTexas #ActNow #LightsOutForNature
October 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Artificial light is shifting the seasons.

Trees bloom early. Leaves linger.
Migration and pollination fall out of sync.

We’re confusing nature itself.

#DarkSkyTexas #SeasonShift #ProtectTheDark
October 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Cities track air and noise pollution —
but light pollution? Almost never.

It’s invisible in our data, but not in its damage —
from sleep and safety to wildlife and energy.
It’s time to put light on the list.

💡 Donate: darkskytexas.org/donate

#DarkSkyTexas #LightPollution #MissingMetric
October 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
One light may feel harmless.
Billions disrupt ecosystems and human health 🌍💡
We share the night. Let’s protect it together.

🔗 www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...
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#DarkSkyTexas #SharedNight
October 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
All lights on at once = chaos ⚡

Circuits fried. Satellites at risk. The sky drowned in glow.

It’s time to respect the power of light.

🔗 www.space.com/astronomy/ea...
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#DarkSkyTexas #GridChaos
October 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Think light pollution only comes from streetlamps? 🌒
Think again. Car lights, windows, and signs all add to the glow.
It’s time to rethink how we light every space.

🔗 theconversation.com/street-lamps...
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#DarkSkyTexas #EveryLightMatters
October 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The shape of your light shield can make or break your night sky.

Use the Light Shield Calculator to find the exact size you need to cut glare, protect wildlife & bring back the stars.

🔗 darkskytexas.org/light-shield...

#DarkSkyTexas #ShieldYourLight
September 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Your outdoor lights might be causing glare, light trespass & wasted energy.

The DarkSky Texas Light Shield Calculator shows exactly what size shield you need - fast.

Protect the night. Save money. Keep the peace.
🔗 darkskytexas.org/light-shield...

#DarkSkyTexas
September 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM