About Wickenburg Dark Sky Association
Our Mission
To help protect the clarity and beauty of the night sky of Wickenburg and it’s surrounding areas for the benefit of present and future generations.
Photos don't do the night sky justice...but they're close! WE ACCEPT PHOTO DONATIONS!
Mail donations to PO Box 967, Wickenburg, AZ 85358; Or Call
WDSA needs your moral and financial support!
We invite you to be a part of an organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the beauty of our night skies on behalf of ourselves and future generations.
Hello
Do you enjoy a beautiful, dark, starry sky?
According to the 2016 groundbreaking “World Atlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness”, 99% of the United States population cannot experience a natural night sky because of light pollution.
What is Light Pollution?
Most of us are familiar with air, water and land pollution, but did you know light can be a pollutant too? Light pollution is the excessive or inappropriate use of outdoor artificial light.
Light impacts the natural world & Human Health
When we over-light the night sky, we negatively impact migratory birds, pollinators, and mammals. Light pollution also disturbs the natural sleep cycles of both animals and humans.
Night sky Vistas impact economic benefit
Similar to other development aspects, such as landscaping, cohesive streetscape appearance, and drivability, preserved night sky vistas contribute to an area's economic benefit.
Tonight - LOOK UP!
Wickenburg is a Western Sky town. It is one of the few places left in the United States where you can still see the Milky Way, dozens of constellations, and thousands of stars.
Experiencing the night sky provides perspective and inspiration and it’s just plain beautiful! Tonight - Look up!
Dark Sky Good Neighbor Principles
Lights shine downwards.
Only areas needing light are illuminated. Lights are turned off when not needed. Lights are not brighter than necessary.
