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Pousada Verbicaro

DarkSky Approved Lodging

Brazil

Nestled in Santa Maria Madalena, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, Pousada Verbicaro offers a unique getaway where nature, sustainability, …

March 4, 2025

The European Light Pollution Manifesto

Get involved

A comprehensive guide addressing the multifaceted impacts of light pollution in Europe.

March 3, 2025

DarkSky Board President Nalayini Brito-Davies speaks to a group in a musuem.

DarkSky International announces Nalayini Brito-Davies as president of the Board

Press release

Brito-Davies becomes the first non-American to hold this position, bringing a global perspective and diverse skills in governance and …

February 10, 2025

Lights shine on the football and track field, illuminating only the field while the space around remains dark.

DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting projects

News

The projects listed below have completed Phase 2 inspections, demonstrating that the facilities meet all criteria of the DarkSky …

June 15, 2026

View of the Milky Way from a beach in Wales.

Gower National Landscape becomes the second International Dark Sky Community certified in Wales

News

Swansea, Wales Gower National Landscape was designated as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International. This is an …

January 9, 2025

View of Milky Way from the beach in Wales.

Gower National Landscape, Wales

Communities

U.K.

Gower National Landscape, a 186-square-kilometer peninsula near Swansea in South Wales, is the UK’s first designated Area of Outstanding …

January 9, 2025

DarkSky International launches new Oil and Gas Industry Lighting Program, recognizing three Franklin Mountain Energy sites in New Mexico

Press release

DarkSky International has recognized three Franklin Mountain Energy locations in the Permian Basin area of Lea County, New Mexico …

January 8, 2025

Reflecting on 2024: A year of global milestones for DarkSky

Uncategorized

2024 was a dark sky year to remember! Not only did we reach significant milestones as an organization, but …

December 30, 2024

View of the night sky and Milky Way over a field and parked truck

Cottonwood Canyon State Park becomes Oregon’s third International Dark Sky Park

Press release

Wasco, OR Cottonwood Canyon State Park in Oregon has been officially certified as an International Dark Sky Park by …

December 20, 2024

Cottonwood Canyon State Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Cottonwood Canyon State Park is a scenic and tranquil state park in North Central Oregon. Spanning over 16,000 acres …

December 20, 2024

Milky Way and stars over Brown Canyon at night.

Browns Canyon National Monument

Parks

U.S.A.

Guarding the headwaters of the Arkansas River, the towering granite walls of Browns Canyon National Monument stretch between the …

December 16, 2024

Milky Way and stars over Brown Canyon at night.

Browns Canyon National Monument recognized as stargazing destination with new Dark Sky Park certification

Press release

Nathrop, CO Browns Canyon National Monument in Colorado, U.S., has been certified as an International Dark Sky Park by …

December 16, 2024