Dark Skies

The week of April 13-20 is International Dark Sky Week, a global celebration of the night and a chance to raise awareness about light pollution, reduce energy waste and protect nocturnal environments. The state of Utah boasts the highest concentration of certified International Dark Sky Places in the world. And to help people discover the wonders and importance of the night, the Utah Office of Tourism has converted its VisitUtah.com website into a “Dark Skies” experience.
Working with Milwaukee-based Hanson Dodge, its digital agency partner, visitors will witness the site's own version of dark mode, transitioning from light to dark while simultaneously hearing the nocturnal sounds of critical wildlife. There’s another page – the “Dark Skies” page – whose background is actually responsive to the Utah sky. So, as the Utah sun sets, the page background gets gradually darker and darker, matching the Utah sky, until the page background goes totally dark at sunset.