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Fireflies across a backdrop of star trails.

Reflecting on Under One Sky 2024: A global gathering to protect the night

Astronomy

Under One Sky 2024 was our largest and most impactful global conference to date!

November 21, 2024

Milky Way and stars shine bright over a small town street lined with historic cars.

Bisbee, Arizona becomes an International Dark Sky Community

Press release

Bisbee, Arizona The city of Bisbee has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by Dark Sky International. …

November 19, 2024

Old buildings in Downtown Bisbee, Arizona with Milky Way above.

Bisbee, Arizona

Communities

U.S.A.

Bisbee is a historic mining town located in Cochise County in the southwest corner of Arizona, 5 miles north …

November 19, 2024

Auroras over a lake.

Thank you for your support!

Membership

As a valued supporter, you’re part of a growing global community working to protect dark skies worldwide. With many …

August 5, 2025

Spectacular draperies decorate the cave walls of the main cave trail at Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve.

Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve named Oregon’s second International Dark Sky Park

Press release

Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve was certified as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International. This achievement …

November 14, 2024

Long-exposure panoramic photograph of the Milky Way over Bigelow Meadow

Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve

Parks

U.S.A.

Nestled in the heart of the Siskiyou Mountains, Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve is located in southern Oregon, …

November 14, 2024

City of Flagstaff, Arizona from above at night.

DarkSky International launches new lighting policy templates for municipalities and territories

Press release

DarkSky International has published free templates to assist local and regional governments in adopting responsible outdoor lighting policies.

November 8, 2024

DarkSky Outdoor Lighting Codes – reviews and recognition

News

Working with DarkSky International to review and recognize locally enacted lighting ordinances is an excellent way to ensure the …

February 25, 2026

DarkSky Recognized Codes program

News

Version 1.1, updated January 2026 The DarkSky Recognized Municipal Code program is established by DarkSky International (DarkSky) to recognize …

February 25, 2026

DarkSky Outdoor Lighting Code review request

News

Submit your municipal code for review by the DarkSky team to ensure it is accurately drafted and meets the …

February 25, 2026

DarkSky Recognized Code application

News

Apply to become DarkSky Recognized. By earning official recognition, you add your county or municipality to the growing list …

February 25, 2026

Create state and local outdoor lighting codes

Policy

Establishing quality requirements for outdoor lighting is an effective way to protect state and local character, enhance visual safety, …

June 18, 2026