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Say no to sunlight for sale: New tools to protect the night from orbital mirrors

News

A California startup wants to sell sunlight after dark, beamed down from mirrors in orbit. Its leaders say they …

November 12, 2026

Headlight glare on the federal agenda: Why DarkSky is asking for a seat at the table

Light Pollution

Modern headlights are brighter and bluer than ever, and drivers have noticed. In a March 2026 AAA survey, six …

November 12, 2026

Protected: Nightscape #126 · December 2026

Nightscape magazine

Featuring: Carpe noctem: Three generations on protecting tomorrow's night today; Advocate highlights from around the world; 5 new Dark …

November 11, 2026

Fiordland’s spectacular night skies earn global recognition as New Zealand’s 13th International Dark Sky Place

Press release

Fiordland National Park’s spectacular night skies have earned global recognition, with the park awarded International Dark Sky Park status …

November 11, 2026

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, Taiwan, earns Urban Night Sky Place certification

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