Dark Sky communities are generally safe communities, but criminal activity can still be a concern for some individuals based on their experiences. When it's dark, our fear response is triggered as our brains try to fill in the gaps and imagine potential dangers lurking in the shadows. This is a normal part of our survival instinct.

Light pollution, which currently affects a quarter of the planet and is increasing by approximately 6% each year, has led to an increase in the number of disrupted circadian rhythms for living beings, including plants.

As humans, we rely on natural light cues, such as the daily cycle of light and dark, to regulate our biological processes. This is known as the circadian rhythm, which influences behaviors such as sleep patterns. Artificial light at night disrupts these natural rhythms and can have detrimental effects on our behavior and physiology.

Dark sky communities, also known as dark sky places, are designated areas where efforts are made to minimize artificial light pollution and protect the natural darkness of the night sky.

Welcome to the first night of Dark Sky Week: an invitation to turn down your exterior lights and observe the night sky. Tonight we're reading The Darkness Manifesto by Johan Eklöf.

It's almost here! For the third year in a row Monte Nido is participating in International Dark Sky Week, which officially starts this Saturday, April 15th, and runs through April 22nd.