Author: Drew Reagan

Sunlight on demand: how orbital illumination systems threaten to change the night as we know it

News

As long as Earth has spun on its axis in orbit around the sun, the planet has known night. …

December 22, 2025

DarkSky International opposes Reflect Orbital’s proposed orbital illumination system

Press release

DarkSky International recently released an organizational statement in response to Reflect Orbital’s proposal to use in-space mirrors to reflect …

December 19, 2025

Annual reports submission portal

Chapters

Your work is vital to our mission to protect the nighttime environment. Annual reports enable us to track progress, …

December 16, 2025

2025: United for the night – A year of worldwide progress

Inspiration

2025 has truly been a year written in the stars, marking another meaningful chapter of growth not just for …

December 4, 2025

DarkSky holiday lighting tips: Celebrate the night with thoughtful light

News

Lights can bring cheer to the festive holiday season, creating a sense of warmth and wonder connected to deep …

December 3, 2025

DarkSky International celebrates the certification of the 250th International Dark Sky Place

DarkSky Updates

DarkSky International is proud to announce the certification of its 250th International Dark Sky Place.

November 3, 2025

Shop DarkSky: Show your support

Ways to give

Shop DarkSky merchandise and show your support for the night!

February 17, 2026

Join the DarkSky board

Who we are

Meet the people that make up the 2021 International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) Board of Directors including President Diane Knutson.

December 2, 2025

Capture the Dark 2025: Winning photographs

News

They say a photograph is worth a thousand words. With over 2,400 entries, from over 22 countries, together we’ve …

August 20, 2025

Capture the Dark 2025: Winning photographs

News

They say a photograph is worth a thousand words. With over 2,400 entries, from over 22 countries, together we’ve …

August 20, 2025

Port Marine Terminal Lighting program application

What we do

Thank you for your interest in participating in DarkSky Approved Port Marine Terminal Lighting program. Before completing the application …

August 12, 2025

Port Marine Terminal Lighting guidelines

What we do

Version 1.0, updated August 2025 The Port Marine Terminal Lighting (PMTL) Program is established by DarkSky International (DarkSky) to …

August 19, 2025