News and updates

DarkSky’s statement on the recent Supreme Court ruling and protecting dark skies in the Big Bend region

News

The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing border wall construction to resume in the Big Bend region renews DarkSky’s …

November 10, 2026

Announcing the 2026 DarkSky Award winners

Awards

Thank you to all the award winners and nominees for your continued hard work and dedication to the dark …

November 10, 2026

Lalashan (R’ra) in Taoyuan City becomes Taiwan’s first certified Urban Night Sky Place

Press release

Lalashan (R’ra) in Taoyuan City has been certified as Taiwan’s first Urban Night Sky Place (UNSP) by DarkSky International.

November 9, 2026

Wild Hideaways becomes Europe’s first DarkSky Approved Lodging, connecting guests to ancient stars above Ireland’s West Cork Mealagh Valley

Press release

Wild Hideaways, an adult-only, dog-friendly eco retreat in the heart of the Mealagh Valley near Bantry on Ireland’s Wild …

October 6, 2026

Zhangwu designated as China’s first Urban Night Sky Place

Press release

Zhangwu Urban Night Sky has been designated by DarkSky International as China’s first Urban Night Sky Place (UNSP).

September 29, 2026

Golden Gate Canyon State Park designated an Urban Night Sky Place

Press release

Golden Gate Canyon State Park was certified as an Urban Night Sky Place by DarkSky International. Golden Gate is …

September 18, 2026

Starwashing: How a new space race could change the night as we know it

News and updates

The new space economy promises an innovative future: clean energy, global connectivity, new technologies, and solutions to problems here …

September 15, 2026

DarkSky International calls on federal agencies to retain the Roadless Rule, preserving America’s darkest skies

Press release

New spatial analysis finds roadless areas contain nearly twice the national share of pristine night sky; rescission would expose …

September 8, 2026

Strange new worlds, right here on Earth

News and updates

For 60 years, Star Trek has taken us to strange new worlds filled with extraordinary landscapes and unfamiliar life.

August 26, 2026

DarkSky International formalizes landmark collaboration with India’s AstronEra to advance dark sky conservation and sustainable astrotourism

Press release

DarkSky International has signed a Collaborative Agreement with AstronEra, establishing a formal framework to advance International Dark Sky Place …

August 21, 2026

Karlu Karlu Conservation Reserve becomes Northern Territory’s first and Australia’s third designated International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Press release

Karlu Karlu Conservation Reserve, famous for its large, striking granite boulders and cultural significance for the Aboriginal people of …

August 20, 2026

Frisco, Colorado, earns International Dark Sky Community certification

Press release

The Town of Frisco, Colorado, has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International. This designation …

August 19, 2026