News

Antelope, Oregon certified as the first International Dark Sky Community in Oregon by DarkSky International

Press release

Antelope, OR Antelope, Oregon was certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International, making Antelope the first …

December 4, 2024

Thousand Hills State Park certified as an Urban Night Sky Place by DarkSky International

Press release

Jefferson City, MO Thousand Hills State Park in Kirksville, Missouri, was certified as an Urban Night Sky Place by …

November 25, 2024

Reflecting on Under One Sky 2024: A global gathering to protect the night

Astronomy

Under One Sky 2024 was our largest and most impactful global conference to date!

November 21, 2024

Bisbee, Arizona becomes an International Dark Sky Community

Press release

Bisbee, Arizona The city of Bisbee has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by Dark Sky International. …

November 19, 2024

Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve named Oregon’s second International Dark Sky Park

Press release

Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve was certified as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International. This achievement …

November 14, 2024

Van Gogh’s starry skies

Inspiration

Vincent van Gogh loved the night sky. “For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight …

November 12, 2024

DarkSky International launches new lighting policy templates for municipalities and territories

Press release

DarkSky International has published free templates to assist local and regional governments in adopting responsible outdoor lighting policies.

November 8, 2024

Creating codes and statutes

Policy

Establishing quality requirements for outdoor lighting is an effective way to protect local character, enhance visual safety, and mitigate …

November 9, 2024

DarkSky International’s Principles of Responsible Astrotourism

News

While tourism can bring many benefits, such as supporting and growing local economies, it can also inflict significant harm. …

October 8, 2024

DarkSky International releases guiding principles for responsible astrotourism

Press release

Ensuring dark sky experiences benefit communities, honor local knowledge and lifeways, and prioritize the protection of the nighttime environment.

October 8, 2024

AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves officially named as Saudi Arabia’s and GCC’s first-ever Dark Sky Park in boost to astronomy and astrotourism ambitions

News

AlUla has officially been named as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s and the GCC’s first-ever International Dark Sky Park …

October 3, 2024

Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust achieves International Dark Sky Sanctuary status for Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Conservation Park and surrounding Department of Conservation lands

News

DarkSky International officially designated Kaikōura, New Zealand as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.

September 11, 2024