Join DarkSky Maryland for a virtual book club meeting to celebrate International Dark Sky Week 2026! No matter where you are in the state, we’ll join virtually to discuss the importance of dark skies in Maryland, share our thoughts on the novel, and promote ways you can get further involved in the fight against light pollution and protecting our night skies.
About Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark by Leigh Ann Henion (Algonquin Books, 2024)
“On this imperiled planet, nature’s magic still exists, often in the places we least expect it.”
Night Magic is a glorious celebration of the dark! New York Times bestselling nature writer Leigh Ann Henion makes the case for embracing night as a profoundly beautiful part of the world we inhabit—and she invites us to leave our well-lit homes and step outside. It turns out we don’t have to go far to find marvels: We are surrounded by animals that rise with the moon, gigantic moths, and nocturnal blooms that reveal themselves, incrementally, as light fades.
International Dark Sky Week (April 13-20, 2026)
International Dark Sky Week is a global celebration of the night. It’s an annual event occurring in April (Global Astronomy Month) during the week of the new moon when skies are darkest. Dark nights sustain critical wildlife ecosystems, strengthen the well-being of our communities, enable scientific discovery, and preserve shared cultural knowledge and traditions. Join DarkSky International this April as we “go dark” to explore the night and take action to protect dark skies worldwide!
About DarkSky Maryland
DarkSky Maryland is the local chapter of DarkSky International, which provides leadership, tools, and resources for individuals, policymakers, and industry to reduce light pollution and promote outdoor lighting that is beautiful, healthy, and functional. The chapter was founded in December 2024 with a focus on education and legislation. Our goal is simple: to protect the night sky! Visit our chapter’s website at https://www.darkskymd.org/ or contact us at maryland@darksky.org for more information.
