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Antelope Basecamp becomes Oregon’s first DarkSky Approved Lodging

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Antelope Basecamp, a newly revitalized micro-cabin resort in the high desert of Central Oregon, has been officially designated a …

March 26, 2026

DarkSky reads: Go dark with a good book

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

March 17, 2026

A million satellites? Sign DarkSky’s open letter to SpaceX

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Late last month, SpaceX filed a request with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking authorization for a new …

March 5, 2026

Two satellite proposals threaten the night sky

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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

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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

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

February 2, 2026

How to request a proclamation or letter of support for International Dark Sky Week

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During International Dark Sky Week, requesting a proclamation or letter of support is a meaningful and accessible way to …

January 22, 2026

Turning awareness into action: 10 ways to celebrate International Dark Sky Week

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This International Dark Sky Week, we invite you to “GO DARK” with us by stepping outside after sunset and …

January 7, 2026

Sunlight on demand: how orbital illumination systems threaten to change the night as we know it

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As long as Earth has spun on its axis in orbit around the sun, the planet has known night. …

December 22, 2025

DarkSky holiday lighting tips: Celebrate the night with thoughtful light

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Lights can bring cheer to the festive holiday season, creating a sense of warmth and wonder connected to deep …

December 3, 2025

Celebrate the night with our pumpkin carving templates

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This spooky season, bring the beauty of the night to your doorstep! We have created a set of nocturnal-themed …

October 16, 2025

Two sports complexes in Apache Junction, Arizona receive DarkSky Approved designation

Press release

Apache Junction, Arizona sports fields are going Dark Sky Friendly. Both Prospector Park and Superstition Shadows Park were recently …

September 30, 2025