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A daytime photo of Thunder Mountain Kaibab Paiute Indian Reservation with blue skies and white cloud above and a rolling landscape of green.

The world’s first Dark Sky Nation

International Dark Sky Places

For nearly 15 years, DarkSky (née International Dark-Sky Association [IDA]) has recognized efforts around the world to preserve special …

August 28, 2015

How To Start A Local Dark Skies Group

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By Ed Stewart, Dark Skies, Inc., of the Wet Mountain Valley The 2015 designation of the adjacent Colorado towns …

August 26, 2015

Alberta Town Named First International Dark Sky Community In Canada

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BON ACCORD, Alberta and TUCSON, AZ (12 August 2015) – In the shadow of Alberta’s capital city, the Town …

August 12, 2015

Chilean Astronomical Site Becomes World’s First International Dark Sky Sanctuary

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HONOLULU, Hawai’i (9 August 2015) – A sanctuary is a place that invites deep contemplation in a safe and …

August 9, 2015

May the Darkest Towns Win!

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Lights are going out in Northern Michigan. On August 11, two competitions will pit neighboring towns in Emmet County …

August 6, 2015

One Coin two Sides-Impacts of Light Pollution to Fish and Wildlife Resources and the Mitigating Role of Emerging Lighting Technologies

The IDA 2015 Annual General Meeting

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The International Dark-Sky Association hosted our 26th Annual General Meeting November 14-15, 2015, in Phoenix, Arizona. The 2015 conference …

July 24, 2015

The Milky Way over Elan Valley Estate

Elan Valley Estate, Wales, Becomes First Privately-Owned International Dark Sky Park

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Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s Elan Valley Estate in Powys, Wales has achieved International Dark Sky Park status and become …

July 21, 2015

Wetlands in Netherlands

De Boschplaat Named First IDA International Dark Sky Park In Netherlands

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The countries of Western Europe are among the most light polluted in the world. The Netherlands leads these countries …

June 26, 2015

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Tennessee State Park Designated Silver-Tier International Dark Sky Park

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First state park in Tennessee to obtain this national designation TUCSON, Ariz. & NASHVILLE, Tenn. (2 May 2015) – …

May 2, 2015

IDA Receives National Environmental Award

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The International Dark Sky Places Program is Recognized for its Innovative Efforts TUCSON, Ariz. (30 April 2015) –The International …

April 30, 2015

World’s First ‘Dark Sky Nation’

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TUCSON, Ariz., and FREDONIA, Ariz. (22 April 2015) – Efforts to preserve dark night skies for the benefit of …

April 22, 2015