Search Results for International Dark Sky Community

Happy Centennial to the National Park Service!

News

Today, August 24, marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. That’s 100 years of protecting our national …

August 24, 2016

13 Stunning Starry Night Photos

Inspiration

IDA established the International Dark Sky Places conservation program in 2001 to recognize excellent stewardship of the night sky. …

June 27, 2016

Big Park / Village of Oak Creek, Arizona

Communities

U.S.A.

The community of Big Park, also known as the Village of Oak Creek, is an unincorporated place in far …

February 22, 2016

5 Reasons We Are Thankful

Uncategorized

1. International Dark Sky Places. We now have more then 50 across the globe. Our Dark Sky Places are …

November 25, 2015

Sark, Channel Islands

Communities

Channel Islands

Sark, a Channel Island protectorate of the United Kingdom near the coast of Normandy, is Europe’s first International Dark …

January 28, 2015

Homer Glen, Illinois

Communities

U.S.A.

Homer Glen is a city of 25,000 people located thirty miles southwest of Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2001 as …

January 28, 2015

Success stories

History

Since 1988, we’ve been advocating for more responsible outdoor lighting, raising awareness about light pollution, and protecting the night …

September 4, 2023

Staff

About

Ruskin champions equitable access to dark skies and quality lighting for all through DarkSky’s award-winning programs. He works closely …

June 2, 2026

We were never meant to live this brightly

Human Health

Learn why protecting darkness and spending time in nature can improve mental health, reduce stress, and strengthen our connection …

June 4, 2026

Seven years of megaconstellations: Why the space economy must look before it launches

Satellites

During the last new moon, I spent an hour standing in the quiet desert of Saguaro National Park. I …

May 23, 2026

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Parks

U.S.A.

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southwest Arizona protects over 330,000 acres of Sonoran Desert. Conveniently located as a …

May 15, 2026

Apache Junction Municipal Complex

Urban Places

U.S.A.

The City of Apache Junction’s City Hall campus is located in Apache Junction, Arizona, at the base of the …

May 12, 2026