Author: Staff | DarkSky International

Nighttime view over a rugged mountain valley and winding river beneath the Milky Way. A glowing road traces through mist-covered forests in the foreground, while dozens of bright satellite trails streak across the star-filled sky, intersecting above the landscape. A brilliant planet or star shines near the horizon, highlighting the contrast between the natural night sky and increasing human activity in orbit.

Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science 2026

Light Pollution

Each year, DarkSky International updates the latest results from scientific studies of ALAN

June 15, 2026

We were never meant to live this brightly

Human Health

Learn why protecting darkness and spending time in nature can improve mental health, reduce stress, and strengthen our connection …

June 4, 2026

Two satellite proposals threaten the night sky — sign DarkSky’s open letters

News

In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the agency responsible for authorizing satellite launches and operations…

February 11, 2026

From local concern to national awareness: How Chile’s recent dark sky win offers a model for future efforts

News

Dark skies over northern Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the darkest places on Earth, recently secured a major win.

February 5, 2026

Darkness and liberation: How the night provided refuge for Maroon communities

News

For many, night and darkness are associated with fear, or at least with insecurity. We worry about what might …

February 2, 2026

Find a Dark Sky Place

All International Dark Sky Places

What we do

Find a Dark Sky Place — there are over 160,000 square kilometers of protected land and night skies in …

September 13, 2024

News

DarkSky International restores the nighttime environment and protects communities from the harmful effects of light pollution through outreach, advocacy, …

July 1, 2026

Springdale, Utah

Communities

U.S.A.

The Town of Springdale, Utah, is located within Zion Canyon, at the gateway to Zion National Park. It sits …

July 20, 2023

Groveland, Florida

Communities

U.S.A.

The City of Groveland is located in Lake County, Florida, about 30 miles west of Orlando. Groveland covers roughly …

June 20, 2023

Aenos National Park

Parks

Greece

Named for the highest mountain in the Ionian Island of Kefalonia (also known as Cephalonia), Greece, Aenos National Park …

June 9, 2023

DarkSky Approved program has a new logo

News

The Fixture Seal of Approved program is now DarkSky Approved! With the name change comes a new and improved …

June 1, 2023

We have a new name and logo

DarkSky Updates

We are DarkSky. After 30+ years the International Dark-Sky Association gets an easier-to-say name.

June 1, 2023