Author: Grace Donahue

Starwashing: How a new space race could change the night as we know it

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The new space economy promises an innovative future: clean energy, global connectivity, new technologies, and solutions to problems here …

September 15, 2026

Inside Darkness Matters: A film that will change how you see the night

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Darkness Matters is a fulldome documentary that grew from a desire to reconnect with darkness as a living space …

September 10, 2026

Strange new worlds, right here on Earth

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For 60 years, Star Trek has taken us to strange new worlds filled with extraordinary landscapes and unfamiliar life.

August 26, 2026

DarkSky International announces winners of the 2026 Capture the Dark photography contest

Press release

DarkSky International is proud to announce the winners of Capture the Dark 2026, the premier global nighttime photography contest.

August 13, 2026

Capture the Dark 2026: Winning photographs

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

August 17, 2026

DarkSky book club returns with “Nightfaring” by Megan Eaves-Egenes

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We are so excited to announce this year’s book club reading: Nightfaring: In Search of the Disappearing Darkness by …

August 12, 2026

Beyond the World Cup spotlight: How communities worldwide are redefining sports lighting

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DarkSky sports lighting lets communities enjoy well-lit fields while reducing glare, light pollution, and impacts on residents and wildlife.

June 10, 2026

Europe’s first DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting system installed in Germany

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Europe’s first DarkSky Approved sports lighting system in Kall combines quality play with reduced light pollution.

June 10, 2026