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DarkSky’s statement on the recent Supreme Court ruling and protecting dark skies in the Big Bend region

News

The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing border wall construction to resume in the Big Bend region renews DarkSky’s …

November 10, 2026

Announcing the 2026 DarkSky Award winners

Awards

Thank you to all the award winners and nominees for your continued hard work and dedication to the dark …

November 10, 2026

Lalashan (R’ra) in Taoyuan City becomes Taiwan’s first certified Urban Night Sky Place

Press release

Lalashan (R’ra) in Taoyuan City has been certified as Taiwan’s first Urban Night Sky Place (UNSP) by DarkSky International.

November 9, 2026

Advocates in Action: Dr. Joyful Mdhluli on astronomy for a better world

Community

In this feature, we meet Dr. Joyful Mdhluli of the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development, whose work explores …

November 2, 2026

How one Arizona city inspired a global conservation program

Community stories

Twenty-five years ago, Flagstaff, Arizona, became the world’s first International Dark Sky City.

October 23, 2026

A rehearsal for space mirrors leaves California rescuers unconvinced

Community

Reflect Orbital tested giant spotlights over Lone Pine, CA, to preview mirrors in space. Local rescuers say the light …

October 21, 2026

Advocates in action: Laurane Fréour and Lorenzo Pengue in search of the “Darkest Skies”

Community

In this feature, we meet Dr. Joyful Mdhluli of the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development, whose work explores …

October 19, 2026

Wild Hideaways becomes Europe’s first DarkSky Approved Lodging, connecting guests to ancient stars above Ireland’s West Cork Mealagh Valley

Press release

Wild Hideaways, an adult-only, dog-friendly eco retreat in the heart of the Mealagh Valley near Bantry on Ireland’s Wild …

October 6, 2026

Zhangwu designated as China’s first Urban Night Sky Place

Press release

Zhangwu Urban Night Sky has been designated by DarkSky International as China’s first Urban Night Sky Place (UNSP).

September 29, 2026

Advocates in Action: Joshua Muñoz on culture, community, and the value of darkness

Community

For Joshua Iván Muñoz Salazar, protecting dark skies is about more than preserving our view of the stars.

September 21, 2026

Golden Gate Canyon State Park designated an Urban Night Sky Place

Press release

Golden Gate Canyon State Park was certified as an Urban Night Sky Place by DarkSky International. Golden Gate is …

September 18, 2026

Starwashing: How a new space race could change the night as we know it

News and updates

The new space economy promises an innovative future: clean energy, global connectivity, new technologies, and solutions to problems here …

September 15, 2026