Author: Drew Reagan

Under Canvas Yosemite becomes first DarkSky Approved Lodging in California

Press release

El Portal, California DarkSky International is pleased to announce the official certification of Under Canvas Yosemite as a DarkSky …

April 16, 2026

Under Canvas Yosemite

DarkSky Approved Lodging

U.S.A.

Under Canvas Yosemite, located on 80 acres of forested mountainside in California’s Sierra Nevada just 10 minutes from Yosemite …

April 16, 2026

DarkSky International and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility call for environmental review of orbital illumination systems

Press release

DarkSky International and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) have released a joint letter to U.S. FCC Secretary Marlene …

March 31, 2026

Antelope Basecamp becomes Oregon’s first DarkSky Approved Lodging

Press release

Antelope Basecamp, a newly revitalized micro-cabin resort in the high desert of Central Oregon, has been officially designated a …

March 26, 2026

Antelope Basecamp

DarkSky Approved Lodging

U.S.A.

Antelope Basecamp is deeply committed to conserving the night sky and protecting the nocturnal environment.

March 26, 2026

A million satellites? Sign DarkSky’s open letter to SpaceX

News

Late last month, SpaceX filed a request with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking authorization for a new …

March 5, 2026

Winton becomes Queensland’s first International Dark Sky Community

Press release

Queensland, Australia DarkSky International is pleased to announce that the Outback town of Winton has officially been designated Queensland’s …

March 5, 2026

Winton Dark Sky Community

Communities

Australia

Located in the heart of Queensland’s Channel Country, Winton is an Outback town of vast horizons, rugged mesas, and …

March 5, 2026

Lights along the border: A call to protect some of the darkest places in North America

Light Pollution

In the United States, few places remain where natural darkness still thrives and the stars shine as brightly as …

March 2, 2026

How to request a proclamation or letter of support for International Dark Sky Week

Inspiration

During International Dark Sky Week, requesting a proclamation or letter of support is a meaningful and accessible way to …

January 22, 2026

A driving source of light pollution: How car headlights are reshaping the nighttime environment

Light Pollution

If you have found yourself squinting more often at the bright, blue glare of oncoming traffic in recent years, …

January 8, 2026

AlUla Dark Sky Parks

Parks

Saudi Arabia

AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves are nestled in the remote deserts of northwest Saudi Arabia, near the ancient …

December 23, 2025