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Cataloochee Ranch and The Swag expand DarkSky Approved Lodging to East Coast

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Cataloochee Ranch and The Swag, sister Relais & Châteaux properties in Western North Carolina, have officially been designated as …

September 25, 2025

DarkSky International announces winners of the 2025 Capture the Dark photography contest

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DarkSky International is proud to announce the winners of Capture the Dark 2025, the premier global nighttime photography contest.

August 13, 2025

New DarkSky Approved pickleball complex shines sustainably in Champaign, Illinois

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DarkSky International is proud to announce a newly certified DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting project in Champaign, Illinois.

July 22, 2025

International Dark Sky Places Program Advocacy 2024

Light Pollution

Across the world, certified International Dark Sky Places (IDSP) serve as shining examples of how communities and protected areas …

July 17, 2025

HUB Sports Center serving Washington–Idaho communities earns DarkSky Approved certification

Press release

Recognizing the need for extended usability after dark, Université Sainte-Anne prioritized the installation of outdoor lighting designed to protect …

June 18, 2025

Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science 2025

Light Pollution

Each year, DarkSky International updates Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science, a comprehensive publication that captures what …

June 2, 2025

DarkSky and the National Audubon Society promote Lights Out for the birds

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Twice a year, billions of birds take part in massive migrations. Generally, birds spend the spring and summer in …

May 8, 2025

Kestrel Nest EcoHut becomes first International DarkSky Approved Lodge in Australia

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DarkSky International is proud to announce the official certification of Kestrel Nest EcoHut, located at Highfield Farm and Woodland …

April 22, 2025

University Track and Soccer Field in Nova Scotia becomes first DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting project outside the United States

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Recognizing the need for extended usability after dark, Université Sainte-Anne prioritized the installation of outdoor lighting designed to protect …

April 22, 2025

Diamond Mountain Retreat Center earns DarkSky Approved Lodging certification

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Diamond Mountain Retreat Center, located in southeastern Arizona, has been officially designated as DarkSky Approved Lodging by DarkSky International.

April 21, 2025

ULUM Moab officially certified DarkSky Approved by DarkSky International

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DarkSky International is pleased to announce the official certification of ULUM Moab as a DarkSky Approved Lodging site.

April 16, 2025

International Dark Sky Week 2025 invites the world to discover and protect the night

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International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) returns as the world’s largest celebration of dark skies (April 21–28, 2025) inviting people …

April 15, 2025