Category: Astrotourism | DarkSky International

Exterior view of a luxury desert villa at dusk with a sweeping curved roof, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, and a private illuminated pool. Warm interior lighting spills onto the outdoor terrace, surrounded by sand dunes and sparse desert vegetation beneath a soft twilight sky.

DarkSky International launches the world’s first DarkSky Approved Resort certification, recognizing Red Sea Global’s Desert Rock and Nujuma as the first certified resorts

Press release

DarkSky International is pleased to announce that Desert Rock and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, at The Red Sea were …

August 3, 2026

A snow-covered mountain valley glows beneath a clear, star-filled night sky. Warm lights from the resort village illuminate the landscape below, while ski runs trace the surrounding peaks and thousands of stars remain visible overhead, highlighting the contrast between responsible outdoor lighting and the natural darkness of the night sky.

Sun Valley Resort becomes first DarkSky Approved Resort in the United States

Press release

Sun Valley Resort has been officially certified as the first resort in the United States through the DarkSky Approved …

July 13, 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

DarkSky International celebrates the certification of the 250th International Dark Sky Place

DarkSky Updates

DarkSky International is proud to announce the certification of its 250th International Dark Sky Place.

November 3, 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

Collage of people from International Dark Sky Week 2024.

Taking Action for International Dark Sky Week 2025

DarkSky Updates

The night sky has always inspired us, reminding us of the universe’s beauty, wonder, and vastness.

December 11, 2024

Fireflies across a backdrop of star trails.

Reflecting on Under One Sky 2024: A global gathering to protect the night

Astronomy

Under One Sky 2024 was our largest and most impactful global conference to date!

November 21, 2024

Camper van parked in a field beneath a starry night sky and Milky Way.

DarkSky International’s Principles of Responsible Astrotourism

News

While tourism can bring many benefits, such as supporting and growing local economies, it can also inflict significant harm. …

October 8, 2024

DarkSky International releases guiding principles for responsible astrotourism

Press release

Ensuring dark sky experiences benefit communities, honor local knowledge and lifeways, and prioritize the protection of the nighttime environment.

October 8, 2024

A group of hikers silhouetted by the sunset and starry sky

Pledge to protect the night during International Dark Sky Week 2024

International Dark Sky Week

DarkSky International is celebrating International Dark Sky Week 2024 by urging people to take action to protect the night …

March 11, 2024

IDSW 2023 Wrap-Up!

International Dark Sky Week

We at DarkSky International want to express our sincerest thank you and congratulations to dark sky advocates around the …

May 23, 2023

Shanghai skyline at night

Dark skies over Shanghai: Celebrating International Dark Sky Week with the Shanghai Astronomy Museum and Rémy Martin

International Dark Sky Week

You can set your watch by it. At 10 pm every night —11 pm in the Summer— the light …

May 8, 2023