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Vercors named fifth International Dark Sky Reserve in France

Press release

AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES REGION, FRANCE The Regional Natural Park of Vercors has been designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve by …

September 26, 2023

Under One Sky 2023 Conference keynotes announced

News

We are excited for this year’s upcoming Under One Sky Conference and are thrilled to announce Jo Marchant and …

September 19, 2023

Parc national du Mont-Tremblant becomes Canada’s sixth certified International Dark Sky Place

International Dark Sky Places

Parc national du Mont-Tremblant was certified as Canada's third International Dark Sky Park and sixth International Dark Sky Place.

August 30, 2023

Mehmet Dursun: Illuminating Turkey’s Dark Skies

Monthly Star

Each month, DarkSky International features a DarkSky Advocate from the worldwide network of volunteers who are working to protect …

August 29, 2023

How a small town in the U.S. came to endorse the Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting

News

Like most of you, I’ve struggled for years to find a way to get my city — the small …

August 26, 2023

Nightscape #113 · September 2023

Nightscape magazine

We are delighted to bring you the digital version of the September 2023 Nightscape magazine, which includes: You can …

August 24, 2023

Minami-Rokuroshi in Ono City certified as Japan’s first Urban Night Sky Place

International Dark Sky Places

Minami-Rokuroshi was certified as an Urban Night Sky Place, the first in Asia and fourth overall IDSP in Japan.

August 21, 2023

2023 Capture the Dark winners

Inspiration

Photos can say a million words. In terms of light pollution, they can speak on how dark skies can …

August 14, 2023

Elizabeth van Heerden: A personal journey through an IDSP application

Human Health

Elizabeth shares her story of becoming a volunteer of the Naramata Dark Sky Initiative, including tips on how to …

July 26, 2023

Welcome to our new website

DarkSky Updates

We’re making improvements to the website. These improvements will take time and come in stages. You might have noticed …

July 25, 2023

Springdale, Utah becomes Utah’s twentieth International Dark Sky Place

Press release

Springdale, Utah, near Zion National Park, has been designated an International Dark Sky Community.

July 20, 2023

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary becomes South Australia’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Press release

ARKAROOLA WILDERNESS SANCTUARY, Flinders Ranges, South Australia – Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, located in the northern Flinders Ranges, South Australia…

July 16, 2023