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Announcing the 2025 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, 2025

Huanglong National Scenic Area earns International Dark Sky Park designation

Press release

Huanglong National Scenic Area (Xueshanliang) has been officially certified as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International.

November 9, 2025

DarkSky International celebrates the certification of the 250th International Dark Sky Place

DarkSky Updates

DarkSky International is proud to announce the certification of its 250th International Dark Sky Place.

November 3, 2025

ARTIS Park in Amsterdam becomes an Urban Night Sky Place, becoming first zoo in the world to earn DarkSky certification

Press release

ARTIS has officially been certified as an Urban Night Sky Place by DarkSky International.

October 20, 2025

Celebrate the night with our pumpkin carving templates

Inspiration

This spooky season, bring the beauty of the night to your doorstep! We have created a set of nocturnal-themed …

October 16, 2025

Two sports complexes in Apache Junction, Arizona receive DarkSky Approved designation

Press release

Apache Junction, Arizona sports fields are going Dark Sky Friendly. Both Prospector Park and Superstition Shadows Park were recently …

September 30, 2025

Cataloochee Ranch and The Swag expand DarkSky Approved Lodging to East Coast

Press release

Cataloochee Ranch and The Swag, sister Relais & Châteaux properties in Western North Carolina, have officially been designated as …

September 25, 2025

Naseby becomes New Zealand’s first International Dark Sky Community

Press release

After nearly a decade of unwavering dedication, the Naseby community is celebrating a landmark achievement: official certification as New …

September 22, 2025

Lapalala Wilderness Nature Reserve becomes the first Dark Sky Park in South Africa

Press release

DarkSky International is proud to announce the designation of Lapalala Wilderness Nature Reserve as an International Dark Sky Park, …

September 22, 2025

Nightscape #121 · September 2025

Nightscape magazine

Featuring: Capture the Dark photo contest winners; Our 2024 Impact Report and financials; 6 new International Dark Sky Places; …

August 23, 2025

Breckenridge, Colorado, officially designated as a Dark Sky Community

Press release

Known for its limestone hills, oak woodlands, and wide-open skies, Liberty Hill has long cherished its rural roots and …

August 22, 2025

DarkSky International launches new Port Marine Terminal Lighting program

Press release

DarkSky International, the leading global authority on light pollution, has launched a groundbreaking new certification program to bring responsible …

August 19, 2025