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City of Groveland named first International Dark Sky Community in Florida

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GROVELAND, FLORIDA, USA – DarkSky International announced today that the City of Groveland, Florida, was certified as an International …

June 20, 2023

Aenos National Park named first International Dark Sky Park in Greece

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AENOS ARGOSTOLI, Kefalonia, Greece – Aenos National Park achieves official designation by DarkSky International as the first certified International …

June 9, 2023

DarkSky Approved program has a new logo

News

The Fixture Seal of Approved program is now DarkSky Approved! With the name change comes a new and improved …

June 1, 2023

We have a new name and logo

DarkSky Updates

We are DarkSky. After 30+ years the International Dark-Sky Association gets an easier-to-say name.

June 1, 2023

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Karolina Damjanoska

Monthly Star

DarkSky Advocate Karolina Damjanoska from Prilep, North Macedonia, promotes dark skies and fights light pollution through education, student involvement, …

May 22, 2023

Capture the Dark 2023: Meet the Judges

Astrophotography

In celebration of the impact that photography has had on the dark sky movement, the International Dark-Sky Association is …

April 27, 2023

Remembering Robert Edward (Bob) Mizon MBE FRAS, 1946–2023

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Bob Mizon was a mammoth influence on the U.K. and global dark sky movement.

April 26, 2023

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Federico Pellegrino

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An environmental activist from Italy, Federico Pellegrino advocates for dark skies, educates about light pollution, and works to preserve …

April 25, 2023

Search DarkSky Approved Luminaires

Outdoor Lighting

Search DarkSky Approved lighting, fixtures, luminaires, path lighting, street lighting, controllers, and more.

October 31, 2025

The city of Bee Cave, Texas certified as International Dark Sky Community

Press release

BEE CAVE, Texas, USA – The City of Bee Cave was certified as an International Dark Sky Community by …

April 18, 2023

The Lyrids: A Shower of Lights for International Dark Sky Week 2023

Astronomy

Each year, the Lyrid Meteor Shower is active in mid-late April when the Earth crosses the orbital path of …

April 13, 2023

Community of Xichong recognized as first International Dark Sky Community in China

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XICHONG, Shenzhen, China — Xichong, Shenzhen, is now an International Dark Sky Community certified by DarkSky International. Becoming the …

April 6, 2023