News

Xichong, Shenzen

Communities

China

Xichong, Shenzhen, is China’s first International Dark Sky Community. It is located at the southeast end of Shenzhen and …

April 5, 2023

Nalayini Brito-Davies: Leading dark skies in New Zealand

News

Nalayini Brito-Davies, a DarkSky Advocate and astronomer with a finance background, leads New Zealand’s journey to become a dark …

March 17, 2023

Nightscape #111 · March 2023

Uncategorized

We are delighted to bring you the digital version of the March 2023 Nightscape magazine, which includes: You can …

March 15, 2023

Our positions and statements

Policy

DarkSky’s positions and statements address critical issues related to light pollution and dark skies, guiding our priorities, communications, advocacy …

June 17, 2026

Monthly Star: You!

News

DarkSky International highlights the work of advocates, delegates, and chapters from around the world, showcasing their efforts in protecting …

February 23, 2023

Ynys Enlli named first International Dark Sky Sanctuary in Wales, United Kingdom

Press release

YNYS ENLLI, Wales, UK – Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island), north Wales, has received International Dark Sky Sanctuary (IDSS) certification …

February 23, 2023

City of Rocks National Reserve

Parks

U.S.A.

City of Rocks National Reserve is located near the Utah/Idaho border in Cassia County, Idaho. The Park was established …

February 2, 2023

City of Rocks National Reserve Achieves International Dark Sky Park Certification

Press release

CITY OF ROCKS NATIONAL RESERVE, Almo, Idaho, U.S. – City of Rocks National Reserve (henceforth “City”) is proud to …

February 2, 2023

International Dark-Sky Association and Globe at Night encourage public to ‘Love the Stars’ in February 2023

Press release

This February, Globe at Night, in partnership with the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), is inviting people to participate in …

January 30, 2023

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate and former board president Diane Knutson

News

Diane Knutson, a former DarkSky board president and current board director, shares her journey as a dark sky advocate …

January 23, 2023

New study highlights the need for urgent action to reverse runaway light pollution

Light Pollution

To read this post in Spanish, click here. (Para leer esta publicación en español, haga clic aquí.) A new …

January 19, 2023

Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Becomes New Zealand’s Second International Dark Sky Reserve

Press release

SOUTH WAIRARAPA and CARTERTON DISTRICTS, New Zealand – The Districts of South Wairarapa and Carterton of New Zealand’s North …

January 19, 2023