Save the Night. Be the solution. Stop light pollution.

The Town of Vienna Virginia is setting aside a week to increase awareness and to educate the public about light pollution. Check back for more details about what is planned this week.

You are invited to join us to learn more about this rapidly growing problem, including light trespass and learn what you can do at home to help solve it and more.

Learn how to certify your home Dark Sky Friendly here . The same principles apply to businesses, so certify your business dark sky friendly too.

Become a citizen scientist and help measure light pollution with the Globe at Night program and app

Check out the Dark Skies backpack from the Fairfax County library. Use the sky quality meter to measure the night sky.

Walk through your neighborhood and count the number of lights. Are they shielded and a warm or amber color?

Is the illumination contained within the property boundary?

Are they useful and necessary?

Artificial light is not harmless. Every light alters the night!