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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

Snow Canyon State Park becomes newest Urban Night Sky Place

Press release

DarkSky International has certified Snow Canyon State Park as an Urban Night Sky Place, marking the 10th Utah State …

December 21, 2025

Black Mesa becomes the first International Dark Sky Park in Oklahoma

Press release

Black Mesa State Park, located in the far western panhandle of Oklahoma in the United States, has been designated …

December 21, 2025

DarkSky International opposes Reflect Orbital’s proposed orbital illumination system

Press release

DarkSky International recently released an organizational statement in response to Reflect Orbital’s proposal to use in-space mirrors to reflect …

December 19, 2025

Saudi Arabia announces new Dark Sky Park in the MENA region

Press release

Hail Province, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Announces the Largest Dark Sky Park in the MENA Region. Spanning 13,416 km², …

December 15, 2025

More than just streaks: 5 truths from the astrophotographers documenting our crowded skies

Satellites

In 2025, DarkSky’s global astrophotography survey revealed rapidly increasing interference from satellite mega-constellations. This policy paper shares those findings …

December 8, 2025

2025: United for the night – A year of worldwide progress

Inspiration

2025 has truly been a year written in the stars, marking another meaningful chapter of growth not just for …

December 4, 2025

DarkSky holiday lighting tips: Celebrate the night with thoughtful light

News

Lights can bring cheer to the festive holiday season, creating a sense of warmth and wonder connected to deep …

December 3, 2025

Where the stars still shine: Caprock Canyons State Park earns International Dark Sky certification

Press release

Caprock Canyons State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife Caprock Canyons State Park has been certified as an International …

November 25, 2025

Nightscape #122 · December 2025

Nightscape magazine

Featuring: Celebrating the 250th Dark Sky Place — Resurrecting the wild in South Africa’s Lapalala Reserve; Pangolins: Ancient creatures …

November 14, 2025