Watch last year's
INTRODUCTION TO NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
online workshop .
Open to all, the Jour de la Nuit is a great opportunity to raise awareness about light pollution, the protection of nocturnal biodiversity and the beauty of the starry sky. It has been held for many years in France and is now taking place in Quebec.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE :
To take part in this third edition in Quebec, turn off your outdoor lightingat home on Saturday October 10, 2026, and step outside to enjoy the beauty of the night!
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The Jour de la Nuit is also an opportunity to organize activities around the theme of the night on Saturday October 10, 2026 : artistic evenings dedicated to the night, nature and astronomy outings, photo exhibitions, readings tales by the fire... Past years are full of good ideas.
All events will be listed on the jourdelanuit.fr
Together, let's celebrate the dark night and the starry sky!
HOW TO :
TURN OFF YOUR LIGHTS
TURN OFF YOUR RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 10, 2026 to give way to the beauty of the night. Register to show your support.
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Do you own a business or work within an organization? Take part in the movement and only keep essential lights on .
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AND FOR SOMETHING SUSTAINABLE...
Take advantage of the experience to do a little analysis of your lighting. Perhaps you will identify a few fixtures that are useless or could be improved!
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Change a luminaire whose light source is visible for a model which only shines downwards
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Replace white sources with less powerful bulbs of a warmer shade
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Install a dimmer or timer to control your outdoor lighting
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Install a motion detector on security lighting
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Remove, deactivate or permanently turn off lighting fixtures that are not essential
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ORGANIZE A PUBLIC EVENT
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WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Every year, the Jour de la Nuit brings together municipalities, associations, astronomy clubs, regional natural parks, and other groups who organize events.
WHAT TO ORGANIZE?
Each participant can organize the type of event they want in order to raise awareness and widely mobilize the general public:
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TO REGISTER AN EVENT IN
DAY OF NIGHT
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Go to the website: jourdelanuit.fr
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Click on the “ j'organize ” button
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Consult the Participant Charter and complete the registration form
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Validate your registration. Your event is now referenced on an interactive map and you can return to modify it at any time using the link sent to you
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You will receive your organizer kit in digital format and your event will be promoted to all members and supporters.
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Nighttimes activities
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Storytelling
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Night hikes
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Astronomical observations
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Photo exhibitions
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Conferences...
DISCOVER ALL THE EVENTS THAT WILL BE HELD FOR THE JOUR DE LA NUIT 2026 IN QUEBEC AND FRANCE.
Click on an event location for full information.
Activity
Lights out
Activity + Lights out
Online event
Take advantage of the events offered by the Mont-Mégantic International Dark Sky Reserve
Friday, October 10, 2025 - 19h :
LIVE ON FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE
INTRODUCTION TO NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
Discover the essentials of night photography with our expert Rémi Boucher
Saturday, Octobre 11, 2025 :
AT THE MONT-MÉGANTIC NATIONAL PARK
(Franceville sector)
TALK : "LUMIÈRE SUR LES ÉTOILES"
(in french)
*free entrancy to the park for the talk
&
AT SHERBROOKE
(Lac des Nations)
PUBLIC KIOSK
Observation of the sun in the afternoon with special filters,
telescope viewing in the evening,
discover the nocturnal fauna,
learn the legends of the constellations,
learn how to use a star map,...
and come get your special gift !
2026 program coming soon
ORGANIZER KIT
AND RESOURCES (french only)
Infographic “ Excess light is reversible pollution ”
Impacts of light pollution and participation in Day of Night.
Organizing an event: instructions
Simple steps and some ideas for organizing an event.
Social media and sharing
Facebook and Instagram formats