Author: Natasha Chortos | DarkSky International

Sunshine Coast

Reserves

Australia

Australia’s Sunshine Coast local government area is internationally recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, reflecting a strong and enduring…

June 8, 2026

Sunshine Coast becomes Australia’s second International Dark Sky Reserve

Press release

The Sunshine Coast hinterland is now officially home to Queensland’s first internationally recognised Dark Sky Reserve, uniting the community, …

June 8, 2026

Appalachian gateway to dark skies

Astrophotography

To gaze upon the night sky is to touch a memory older than time itself—a memory carried not in …

May 21, 2026

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Parks

U.S.A.

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southwest Arizona protects over 330,000 acres of Sonoran Desert. Conveniently located as a …

May 15, 2026

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument officially designated as an International Dark Sky Park

Press release

The National Park Service and DarkSky International are pleased to announce Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument as an International …

May 15, 2026

International Dark Sky Week 2026 “Go Dark” campaign reaches millions worldwide

News

International Dark Sky Week 2026 was one of the most successful global celebrations of the night since the annual …

May 13, 2026

Apache Junction Municipal Complex

Urban Places

U.S.A.

The City of Apache Junction’s City Hall campus is located in Apache Junction, Arizona, at the base of the …

May 12, 2026

Apache Junction Municipal Complex certified as an Urban Night Sky Place

Press release

DarkSky International is pleased to announce the official certification of the City of Apache Junction’s City Hall campus as …

May 12, 2026

Create a garden that thrives at night

News

As everyone starts to refresh beds, plant containers, and dream up backyard projects, it is the perfect time to …

April 27, 2026

Rancho La Concepción becomes first DarkSky Approved Lodging in Mexico

Press release

Rancho La Concepción, in Baja California, México, has been officially designated DarkSky Approved Lodging by DarkSky International, recognizing the…

April 20, 2026

Rancho La Concepción

DarkSky Approved Lodging

Mexico

ULUM Moab, located just outside of Moab, Utah, redefines the adventure travel experience by seamlessly blending refined comfort with …

April 20, 2026

Two bats flying over a city at night.

Bats depend on darkness. Here’s why protecting the night sky matters.

News

DarkSky is proud to team up with Bat Conservation International to celebrate Bat Appreciation Day on April 17, which …

April 16, 2026