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AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves officially named as Saudi Arabia’s and GCC’s first-ever Dark Sky Park in boost to astronomy and astrotourism ambitions

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AlUla has officially been named as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s and the GCC’s first-ever International Dark Sky Park …

October 3, 2024

Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust achieves International Dark Sky Sanctuary status for Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Conservation Park and surrounding Department of Conservation lands

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DarkSky International officially designated Kaikōura, New Zealand as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.

September 11, 2024

DarkSky Approved, the true standard in dark sky preservation.

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DarkSky International is a trusted authority in the fight against light pollution. Look for the DarkSky Approved seal when …

September 11, 2024

DarkSky launches new book club featuring “Night Magic” by Leigh Ann Henion.

Book Club

We’re thrilled to announce our first selection: “Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the …

September 11, 2024

Paonia becomes the sixth International Dark Sky Community in Colorado

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Paonia, Colorado DarkSky International has designated the Town of Paonia, Colorado, USA as the newest addition to the International …

September 5, 2024

DarkSky endorses the Dark and Quiet Skies Act

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DarkSky International proudly endorses the Dark and Quiet Skies Act, a pivotal bill championed by Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO) …

September 4, 2024

Tubac receives coveted International Dark Sky Community designation

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Tubac, Arizona After an extensive application and rigorous certification process, Tubac has earned the prestigious designation as Arizona’s newest …

September 3, 2024

Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area becomes Colorado’s eleventh International Dark Sky Park

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Montrose, Colorado Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (NCA) was certified as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International.

August 30, 2024

Nightscape #117

Protected: Nightscape #117 · September 2024

Nightscape magazine

August 26, 2024

Person at night starring up at the Milky Way.

Darkness for Well-Being

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If you’ve ever stood under the stars and taken a deep breath, you might have noticed the therapeutic effects …

August 23, 2024

Rum becomes Scotland’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary

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Isle of Rum, Scotland The Isle of Rum has been designated as Scotland’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary by …

August 23, 2024

Group of friends around a campfire under a starry sky.

Camping Responsibly to Preserve Nature’s Beauty

Inspiration

Imagine listening to the gentle rustle of leaves, breathing in crisp mountain air, and gazing at star-filled skies untouched …

August 21, 2024