Celebrating International Day of Light
with IALD Germany and Street Astronomy!

Thanks to IALD Germany and Street Astronomy, we could celebrate the International Day of Light by observing the moon through a telescope and discussing light pollution!

Although it was a bit cloudy at first while there was still daylight, we patiently waited for the moon to appear. When we finally saw it up close through the telescope, we were all amazed.

I liked this waiting for the clear sky free from clouds. When we think about what we are doing to the world and the dark with uncontrolled light, it is innocent waiting for clouds to go away while we have more to handle to protect the dark sky to be able to see the stars!

Besides exchanging ideas about lighting design, light pollution, and collaboration between other fields to protect the dark, I am really happy that I met Bill Green, a passionate street astronomer who goes to the streets with his telescope and asks people if they want to see the moon through a telescope and creates awareness about the light pollution. His dedication to this cause is truly inspiring!