From local concern to national awareness: How Chile’s recent dark sky win offers a model for future efforts News Dark skies over northern Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the darkest places on Earth, recently secured a major win. February 5, 2026
Darkness and liberation: How the night provided refuge for Maroon communities News For many, night and darkness are associated with fear, or at least with insecurity. We worry about what might … February 2, 2026
How to request a proclamation or letter of support for International Dark Sky Week Inspiration During International Dark Sky Week, requesting a proclamation or letter of support is a meaningful and accessible way to … January 22, 2026
Observatory Park at Turner Farm receives Urban Night Sky Place designation Press release Observatory Park at Turner Farm in Great Falls, Virginia, has been designated as an Urban Night Sky Place (UNSP) … January 15, 2026
DarkSky International debuts “DarkSky One” concept car at Detroit Auto Show, designed for darkness Press release DarkSky International, a global nonprofit dedicated to protecting the nighttime environment, today unveiled DarkSky One, a first-of-its-kind concept car … January 14, 2026
Kyritz-Ruppiner Heath becomes the tenth International Dark Sky Place in Germany Press release The Kyritz-Ruppiner Heide has now been certified as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International. The former military … January 13, 2026
Río Hurtado becomes Chile’s second International Dark Sky Place Press release The community of Río Hurtado, Limarí Province, Coquimbo Region, Chile, was certified as an International Dark Sky Community by … January 13, 2026
A driving source of light pollution: How car headlights are reshaping the nighttime environment Light Pollution If you have found yourself squinting more often at the bright, blue glare of oncoming traffic in recent years, … January 8, 2026
Turning awareness into action: 10 ways to celebrate International Dark Sky Week Inspiration This International Dark Sky Week, we invite you to “GO DARK” with us by stepping outside after sunset and … January 7, 2026
Chimney Rock National Monument designated as an International Dark Sky Park Press release Chimney Rock National Monument has been certified as an International Dark Sky Park today by Dark Sky International. This … December 27, 2025
AlUla expands dark sky certification to include Sharaan National Park and Wadi Nakhlah Nature Reserves, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s commitment to science, culture, and sustainable tourism Press release AlUla, Saudi Arabia AlUla has achieved a new milestone in dark-sky preservation, with the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) … December 23, 2025
Sunlight on demand: how orbital illumination systems threaten to change the night as we know it News As long as Earth has spun on its axis in orbit around the sun, the planet has known night. … December 22, 2025