Sisters, Oregon

Communities

U.S.A.

Sisters, Oregon, is located in the heart of central Oregon within Deschutes County, approximately 200 miles southeast of Portland …

January 22, 2025

Exploring “Lights Out”: The Smithsonian’s special exhibit on reclaiming the night

Astronomy

When you first enter the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, most people’s attention is drawn to the elephant …

January 17, 2025

DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting projects

News

The projects listed below have completed Phase 2 inspections, demonstrating that the facilities meet all criteria of the DarkSky …

February 19, 2025

Gower National Landscape, Wales

Communities

U.K.

Gower National Landscape, a 186-square-kilometer peninsula near Swansea in South Wales, is the UK’s first designated Area of Outstanding …

January 9, 2025

Gower National Landscape becomes the second International Dark Sky Community certified in Wales

News

Swansea, Wales Gower National Landscape was designated as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International. This is an …

January 9, 2025

DarkSky International launches new Oil and Gas Industry Lighting Program, recognizing three Franklin Mountain Energy sites in New Mexico

Press release

DarkSky International has recognized three Franklin Mountain Energy locations in the Permian Basin area of Lea County, New Mexico …

January 8, 2025

Reflecting on 2024: A year of global milestones for DarkSky

Uncategorized

2024 was a dark sky year to remember! Not only did we reach significant milestones as an organization, but …

December 30, 2024

Cottonwood Canyon State Park becomes Oregon’s third International Dark Sky Park

Press release

Wasco, OR Cottonwood Canyon State Park in Oregon has been officially certified as an International Dark Sky Park by …

December 20, 2024

Cottonwood Canyon State Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Cottonwood Canyon State Park is a scenic and tranquil state park in North Central Oregon. Spanning over 16,000 acres …

December 20, 2024

Browns Canyon National Monument

Parks

U.S.A.

Guarding the headwaters of the Arkansas River, the towering granite walls of Browns Canyon National Monument stretch between the …

December 16, 2024

Browns Canyon National Monument recognized as stargazing destination with new Dark Sky Park certification

Press release

Nathrop, CO Browns Canyon National Monument in Colorado, U.S., has been certified as an International Dark Sky Park by …

December 16, 2024

Taking Action for International Dark Sky Week 2025

DarkSky Updates

The night sky has always inspired us, reminding us of the universe’s beauty, wonder, and vastness.

December 11, 2024