Category: News | DarkSky International

DarkSky International announces winners of the 2026 Capture the Dark photography contest

Press release

DarkSky International is proud to announce the winners of Capture the Dark 2026, the premier global nighttime photography contest.

August 13, 2026

Protecting Big Bend’s dark skies: A statement on border infrastructure

News

Big Bend National Park is one of the most extraordinary landscapes in the United States: towering canyons, ancient rivers, …

August 12, 2026

DarkSky and allies ask the FCC to reverse its approval of the Reflect Orbital “space mirror”

News

On August 6, 2026, DarkSky International filed a formal Application for Review asking the full FCC to reverse its …

August 6, 2026

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

Conservation in Action: International Dark Sky Places in 2025

Light Pollution

n 2025, International Dark Sky Places worldwide advanced dark-sky protection through education, conservation, responsible lighting, and community engagement, surpassing …

July 7, 2026

Protecting the night shift: 3 things you can do to protect nocturnal pollinators during Pollinator Week

News

When we think of pollinators, bees and butterflies often come to mind. But around the world, an equally important …

June 22, 2026

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

Beyond the World Cup spotlight: How communities worldwide are redefining sports lighting

News

DarkSky sports lighting lets communities enjoy well-lit fields while reducing glare, light pollution, and impacts on residents and wildlife.

June 10, 2026

An illuminated soccer field at night.

Europe’s first DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting system installed in Germany

Press release

Europe’s first DarkSky Approved sports lighting system in Kall combines quality play with reduced light pollution.

June 10, 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

ndustrial park at sunset with bright outdoor lighting creating visible glare above warehouses, roadways, and parking areas.

Data center light pollution: DarkSky’s statement on responsible development

Light Pollution

As the global demand for AI and cloud computing grows, the rapid expansion of data centers has become a …

June 4, 2026