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Apply for Dark Sky Place certification

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The main hub for what you need to know about applying for International Dark Sky Place certification.

October 9, 2025

Parque Ecológico Joya-La Barreta: Mexico’s first Urban Night Sky Place

News

QUERETARO, MEXICO Parque Ecológico Joya-La Barreta recreational park near Querétaro, México, was recognized as an Urban Night Sky Place …

September 29, 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

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

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

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

August 14, 2023

DarkSky Approved Lodging

DarkSky Approved

DarkSky Approved Lodging is an overnight visitor accommodation with exceptional quality starry nights, using DarkSky Approved lighting.

January 5, 2026

Dark Sky Place types

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Dark Sky Sanctuaries are the most remote (and often darkest) places in the world whose conservation state is most …

September 5, 2023

DarkSky Approved program has a new logo

News

The Fixture Seal of Approved program is now DarkSky Approved! With the name change comes a new and improved …

June 1, 2023

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Karolina Damjanoska

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DarkSky Advocate Karolina Damjanoska from Prilep, North Macedonia, promotes dark skies and fights light pollution through education, student involvement, …

May 22, 2023

DarkSky’s Home Outdoor Lighting Assessment

Get involved

Protecting the night starts at your front door.

December 18, 2025

Capture the Dark Photo Contest

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Our annual photo contest celebrates the power of the night sky with astrophotography and related photos. It’s free to …

April 27, 2026