Stargazing Events
Impacts of Light Pollution on Humans, Plants and Wildlife
Thursday, April 03,
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Borrego Springs Library,
2580 Country Club Road
Presenter: Julie Fisher
Did you know that night light pollution from human sources is causing significant impacts
to humans, to wildlife, and even to plants? The good news is that light pollution is a
problem that everyone can help to solve very quickly, but we need to understand how we
light up (wastefully), and then embrace our individual and collective choices to tackle
night light pollution in our homes, in our yards, in our neighborhoods, and even in our cities and roadways.
This lecture is part of our celebration of Astronomy Month at the library.
Dark Sky Presentation & Film Screening
Friday, April 18, 2:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Borrego Springs Library, 2580 Country Club Road
Join us for a Borrego Springs Dark Sky community presentation to recognize local business
owners Jim and Anne Wermers, for the nighttime friendly improvements they made to the
lighting at The Mall.
DISCOVER THE NIGHT!
International Dark Sky Week is just around the corner (April 21-28, 2025)! Join us as we
celebrate and explore the night together, raising awareness of its importance and taking
action to protect dark skies. Learn more about this year’s initiatives and sign the DarkSky
Pledge by visiting the official IDSW website today!
Learn more about International Dark Sky Week
See what else is happening locally at DarkSky San Diego County web site.
Do you know what gives us a warm fuzzy feeling? Outdoor lights in the color temperature 2700 kelvin and below. This soft white or amber light is the best option for reducing light pollution and is better for you and wildlife at night. Bright white lights aimed outwards produce glare that decreases visibility and produces dark shadows where obstacles can hide. Bright lights also ruin our eye's natural ability to adapt to ambient conditions, which makes transitions between differently lit areas more dangerous. Night-sky friendly designs are safer by providing more even illumination and by eliminating glare. So, don't get the blues. Choose bulbs with features that can give you the warm glow of a night sky protector!