Category: Press release | DarkSky International

Alpes Azur Mercantour becomes first International Dark Sky Reserve to expand its certified boundaries

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The Alpes Azur Mercantour International Dark Sky Reserve in southeastern France has become the first International Dark Sky Reserve…

June 17, 2026

An illuminated soccer field at night.

Europe’s first DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting system installed in Germany

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Europe’s first DarkSky Approved sports lighting system in Kall combines quality play with reduced light pollution.

June 10, 2026

Sunshine Coast becomes Australia’s second International Dark Sky Reserve

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The Sunshine Coast hinterland is now officially home to Queensland’s first internationally recognised Dark Sky Reserve, uniting the community, …

June 8, 2026

Kosmos Stargazing Resort and Spa becomes Colorado’s first DarkSky Approved Lodging destination

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El Portal, California DarkSky International has officially designated Kosmos Stargazing Resort & Spa, located in Colorado’s San Luis Valley…

May 18, 2026

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument officially designated as an International Dark Sky Park

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The National Park Service and DarkSky International are pleased to announce Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument as an International …

May 15, 2026

Apache Junction Municipal Complex certified as an Urban Night Sky Place

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DarkSky International is pleased to announce the official certification of the City of Apache Junction’s City Hall campus as …

May 12, 2026

Milky Way rising over a dark mountain valley at night, with silhouetted trees and hills framing a star-filled sky while a small campfire glows in the foreground.

Au Diable Vert named Canada’s first DarkSky Approved Lodging in Sutton, Quebec

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Sutton, Quebec Au Diable Vert Station de Montagne in Sutton, Quebec, has been officially certified as Canada’s first DarkSky …

April 29, 2026

Rancho La Concepción becomes first DarkSky Approved Lodging in Mexico

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Rancho La Concepción, in Baja California, México, has been officially designated DarkSky Approved Lodging by DarkSky International, recognizing the…

April 20, 2026

A large glamping ten under a star filled sky with a dark forest in the background.

Under Canvas Yosemite becomes first DarkSky Approved Lodging in California

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El Portal, California DarkSky International is pleased to announce the official certification of Under Canvas Yosemite as a DarkSky …

April 16, 2026

Woman blinded by glare from light at night.

DarkSky International and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility call for environmental review of orbital illumination systems

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DarkSky International and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) have released a joint letter to U.S. FCC Secretary Marlene …

March 31, 2026

Green field with blue flowers under a starry sky.

Putscheid, Luxembourg – Designated as Luxembourg’s first International Dark Sky Community

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The Municipality of Putscheid, located in northern Luxembourg within the Our Nature Park, has been officially designated as an …

March 28, 2026

View of triangle shaped cottages lit with red lighting.

Antelope Basecamp becomes Oregon’s first DarkSky Approved Lodging

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Antelope Basecamp, a newly revitalized micro-cabin resort in the high desert of Central Oregon, has been officially designated a …

March 26, 2026