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International Dark Sky Places Program Advocacy 2023

About

An International Dark Sky Place (IDSP) aims to encourage communities and protected areas…

May 15, 2024

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International Dark Sky Week 2024: Stories and Highlights

About

International Dark Sky Week 2024 (IDSW) was a tremendous success! From the dozens of news articles published in major …

April 23, 2024

Nightscape #115 · March 2024

Nightscape magazine

We are delighted to bring you the digital version of the March 2024 Nightscape magazine. This ground-breaking issue of …

March 4, 2024

A stellar year for DarkSky: 2023 achievements at a glance

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2023 was a successful year for DarkSky International. While light pollution grows at an alarming rate, nearly 10% each …

December 7, 2023

A glowing canvas tent sits beneath a brilliant, star-filled sky in a desert landscape, with the Milky Way rising prominently overhead. Surrounded by rugged mesas and sparse vegetation, the warmly lit tent offers a striking contrast against the dark night, showcasing an immersive stargazing experience in a naturally dark environment.

DarkSky Approved Lodging guidelines

What we do

DarkSky Approved Lodging complements the Dark Sky Places program by recognizing overnight accommodations where the Milky Way is visible.

July 9, 2026

Nightscape #114 · December 2023

Nightscape magazine

We are delighted to bring you the digital version of the December 2023 Nightscape magazine, which includes: You can …

December 1, 2023

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

Apply for Dark Sky Place certification

What we do

The main hub for what you need to know about applying for International Dark Sky Place certification.

October 9, 2025

Nighttime view of the entrance to Sun Valley Lodge, warmly illuminated with amber lighting that reflects across a calm pond in the foreground. The multi-story resort rises behind the covered stone entrance beneath a deep blue twilight sky, with only a few guest room windows lit, demonstrating responsible outdoor lighting that preserves the surrounding darkness.

DarkSky Approved Lodging & Resort application

What we do

Application for a hospitality accommodation or campus to become officially certified as a DarkSky Approved Lodging or Resort.

July 13, 2026

Outdoor Sports Lighting guidelines

What we do

Version 1.3, updated August 2023 A. Scope This program provides DarkSky International certification for outdoor sports lighting (OSL) facilities…

June 4, 2026

How a small town in the U.S. came to endorse the Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting

News

Like most of you, I’ve struggled for years to find a way to get my city — the small …

August 26, 2023

Cover of Nightscape magazine #113

Nightscape #113 · September 2023

Nightscape magazine

We are delighted to bring you the digital version of the September 2023 Nightscape magazine, which includes: You can …

August 24, 2023