Author: Natasha Chortos

Bavarian Forest National Park

Reserves

Germany

The Bavarian Forest Star Park is located in a densely wooded area in southeastern Germany along the border with …

July 9, 2025

Bluff becomes Utah’s newest International Dark Sky Community

Press release

The town of Bluff, Utah is the state’s latest certified International Dark Sky Community. This prestigious certification recognizes the …

June 24, 2025

Bluff, Utah

Communities

U.S.A.

Bluff, Utah is a small close-knit community located in the Four Corners Area of the Southwest United States, at …

June 24, 2025

Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science 2025

Light Pollution

Each year, DarkSky International updates Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science, a comprehensive publication that captures what …

June 2, 2025

Morvan Regional Park designated as France’s newest International Dark Sky Reserve

Press release

The Morvan Regional Natural Park has officially been designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve, known locally as Réserve …

May 20, 2025

Regional Natural Park of Morvan

Reserves

France

The Regional Natural Park of Morvan is part of the Massif Central Park network, located in the center of …

May 20, 2025

Island of Anholt Becomes Fourth International Dark Sky Park in Denmark

Press release

The Danish island of Anholt, located in the Kattegat Strait between Denmark and Sweden, has been officially designated as …

May 15, 2025

Island of Anholt

Parks

Denmark

The small island of Anholt (22.37 sq km) is located in the Kattegat Strait, halfway between the Danish and …

May 15, 2025

A journey of discovery and inspiration: Global highlights from International Dark Sky Week 2025

DarkSky Updates

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible successes of this year’s International Dark Sky Week.

May 6, 2025

Jackson Hole Airport

Urban Places

U.S.A.

Teton County, Wyoming, lies at the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest intact ecosystem in the contiguous …

May 5, 2025

Jackson Hole Airport becomes first airport certified as an International Dark Sky Place

Press release

DarkSky International certified Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) as an Urban Night Sky Place for its ongoing efforts to limit …

May 5, 2025

DarkSky International proudly announces the return of Capture the Dark—the premier nighttime photography contest

Press release

DarkSky International proudly announces the return of Capture the Dark, the premier nightscape and astrophotography contest.

May 1, 2025