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Big Park, Arizona, Named International Dark Sky Community

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In recognition of local efforts to promote and protect its naturally dark nighttime environment, the International Dark-Sky Association has …

February 22, 2016

Horseshoe Bay, Texas, Named International Dark Sky Community

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HORSESHOE BAY, Tex. (19 November 2015) – In recognition of its exemplary efforts to preserve its naturally dark nighttime …

November 19, 2015

Alberta Town Named First International Dark Sky Community In Canada

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BON ACCORD, Alberta and TUCSON, AZ (12 August 2015) – In the shadow of Alberta’s capital city, the Town …

August 12, 2015

Two Colorado Towns Come Together as Colorado’s First International Dark Sky Community

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TUCSON, Ariz., and WESTCLIFFE / SILVER CLIFF, Colo. (9 March 2015) The bordering towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff …

March 9, 2015

Beverly Shores, Indiana, Named World’s Seventh International Dark Sky Community

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TUCSON, ARIZ. AND BEVERLY SHORES, IND., 24 June 2014 — Nights along the south shore of Lake Michigan are …

June 24, 2014

Dripping Springs Named The First International Dark Sky Community In Texas

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TUCSON, AZ, AND DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX, 11 February 2014 – The stars at night remain big and bright deep …

February 11, 2014

IDA Designates Sedona, Arizona, the World’s Eighth International Dark Sky Community

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TUCSON, Ariz., and SEDONA, Ariz. (4 August 2014) – The red rock scenery of Sedona has long been an …

August 4, 2014

Europe’s first DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting system installed in Germany

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Europe’s first DarkSky Approved sports lighting system in Kall combines quality play with reduced light pollution.

June 10, 2026

Sunshine Coast becomes Australia’s second International Dark Sky Reserve

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The Sunshine Coast hinterland is now officially home to Queensland’s first internationally recognised Dark Sky Reserve, uniting the community, …

June 8, 2026

Data center light pollution: DarkSky’s statement on responsible development

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As the global demand for AI and cloud computing grows, the rapid expansion of data centers has become a …

June 4, 2026

Kosmos Stargazing Resort and Spa becomes Colorado’s first DarkSky Approved Lodging destination

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El Portal, California DarkSky International has officially designated Kosmos Stargazing Resort & Spa, located in Colorado’s San Luis Valley…

May 18, 2026

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument officially designated as an International Dark Sky Park

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The National Park Service and DarkSky International are pleased to announce Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument as an International …

May 15, 2026