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DarkSky book club returns with “Nightfaring” by Megan Eaves-Egenes

Community

We are so excited to announce this year’s book club reading: Nightfaring: In Search of the Disappearing Darkness by …

August 12, 2026

Syrjävaara becomes Finland’s first International Dark Sky Park

Press release

Syrjävaara Dark Sky Center has received Finland’s first international Dark Sky Park certification from DarkSky International.

August 12, 2026

Is tonight a good night to see the Milky Way? DarkSky Advocate Jack Fusco has an app for that

Astrophotography

Stellar astrophotographer and longtime DarkSky Advocate Jack Fusco has spent years helping people experience the wonder of a star-filled …

August 11, 2026

DarkSky and allies ask the FCC to reverse its approval of the Reflect Orbital “space mirror”

News

On August 6, 2026, DarkSky International filed a formal Application for Review asking the full FCC to reverse its …

August 6, 2026

Weißbach Nature Park and Community earn International Dark Sky Place designations

Press release

The Nature Park and the community of Weißbach were designated as an International Dark Sky Park & Dark Sky …

August 4, 2026

Exterior view of a luxury desert villa at dusk with a sweeping curved roof, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, and a private illuminated pool. Warm interior lighting spills onto the outdoor terrace, surrounded by sand dunes and sparse desert vegetation beneath a soft twilight sky.

DarkSky International launches the world’s first DarkSky Approved Resort certification, recognizing Red Sea Global’s Desert Rock and Nujuma as the first certified resorts

Press release

DarkSky International is pleased to announce that Desert Rock and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, at The Red Sea were …

August 3, 2026

Badlands National Park earns International Dark Sky Park designation

Press release

Badlands National Park has been designated as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International, recognizing the park’s exceptional …

July 17, 2026

A person stands atop smooth granite boulders beneath the brilliant arch of the Milky Way, gazing toward a dramatic natural rock formation with a window-like opening. The dense star field and colorful galactic core stretch across the night sky, creating a striking contrast with the rugged, dark foreground landscape.

DarkSky International announces official nonprofit partnership with Star Trek’s 60th anniversary celebration

Press release

DarkSky International is proud to celebrate 60 years of Star Trek as an official nonprofit partner of the Star …

July 13, 2026

A snow-covered mountain valley glows beneath a clear, star-filled night sky. Warm lights from the resort village illuminate the landscape below, while ski runs trace the surrounding peaks and thousands of stars remain visible overhead, highlighting the contrast between responsible outdoor lighting and the natural darkness of the night sky.

Sun Valley Resort becomes first DarkSky Approved Resort in the United States

Press release

Sun Valley Resort has been officially certified as the first resort in the United States through the DarkSky Approved …

July 13, 2026

Conservation in Action: International Dark Sky Places in 2025

Light Pollution

n 2025, International Dark Sky Places worldwide advanced dark-sky protection through education, conservation, responsible lighting, and community engagement, surpassing …

July 7, 2026

Protecting the night shift: 3 things you can do to protect nocturnal pollinators during Pollinator Week

News

When we think of pollinators, bees and butterflies often come to mind. But around the world, an equally important …

June 22, 2026

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

Press release

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

June 17, 2026