ANSA NEWS!
Arkansas Natural Sky Association
ANSA is a membership-based 501(c)3 non-profit & the Arkansas chapter of DarkSky International.
Satellite data shows something important.
The Earth is getting brighter at night.
But not in a simple way.
Some regions are rapidly increasing light levels, while others are actively reducing them through policy and improved lighting.
Understanding these patterns is key to protecting the night sky.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260409101057.htm
#DarkSkyTexas #LightPollution #ProtectTheNight #NightSkyResearch
✨Photo of the Month✨
March 2026
📷: Kurt Jones Photography
"LUNAR ECLIPSE (3.3.26) - I managed to pop out in my back yard and grab a couple of shots of the lunar eclipse this morning through the tree limbs in Conway, AR"
🪐The Cosmic Collection: Grand Opening
An Evening Celebrating the Launch of Northwest Arkansas’ New Astronomy Library & Geology Collection
Hosted by: NWA Space
📅April 25th at 6:00pm
📍McAuley Hall at the Jones Community for Nonprofits - Rogers
1200 W Walnut St, Rogers, AR 72756, USA
"This milestone evening marks the public launch of Phase One - the first step toward a permanent, world-class science center serving Northwest Arkansas. Guests will experience the debut of our astronomy library, the unveiling of our geology collection, a guided tour of the new space, and exciting space and science demonstrations.
Sip on libations, savor delicious hors d’oeuvres, connect with fellow science enthusiasts, and help us launch a new chapter for science education in Northwest Arkansas."
Get tickets here: givebutter.com/CosmicCollection
