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How to request a proclamation or letter of support for International Dark Sky Week

Inspiration

During International Dark Sky Week, requesting a proclamation or letter of support is a meaningful and accessible way to …

January 22, 2026

Observatory Park at Turner Farm receives Urban Night Sky Place designation

Press release

Observatory Park at Turner Farm in Great Falls, Virginia, has been designated as an Urban Night Sky Place (UNSP) …

January 15, 2026

Kyritz-Ruppiner Heath becomes the tenth International Dark Sky Place in Germany

Press release

The Kyritz-Ruppiner Heide has now been certified as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International. The former military …

January 13, 2026

Río Hurtado becomes Chile’s second International Dark Sky Place

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The community of Río Hurtado, Limarí Province, Coquimbo Region, Chile, was certified as an International Dark Sky Community by …

January 13, 2026

Turning awareness into action: 10 ways to celebrate International Dark Sky Week

Inspiration

This International Dark Sky Week, we invite you to “GO DARK” with us by stepping outside after sunset and …

January 7, 2026

Chimney Rock National Monument designated as an International Dark Sky Park

Press release

Chimney Rock National Monument has been certified as an International Dark Sky Park today by Dark Sky International. This …

December 27, 2025

AlUla expands dark sky certification to include Sharaan National Park and Wadi Nakhlah Nature Reserves, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s commitment to science, culture, and sustainable tourism

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AlUla, Saudi Arabia AlUla has achieved a new milestone in dark-sky preservation, with the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) …

December 23, 2025

AlUla Dark Sky Parks

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Saudi Arabia

AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves are nestled in the remote deserts of northwest Saudi Arabia, near the ancient …

December 23, 2025

Snow Canyon State Park becomes newest Urban Night Sky Place

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DarkSky International has certified Snow Canyon State Park as an Urban Night Sky Place, marking the 10th Utah State …

December 21, 2025

Black Mesa becomes the first International Dark Sky Park in Oklahoma

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Black Mesa State Park, located in the far western panhandle of Oklahoma in the United States, has been designated …

December 21, 2025

DarkSky International opposes Reflect Orbital’s proposed orbital illumination system

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DarkSky International recently released an organizational statement in response to Reflect Orbital’s proposal to use in-space mirrors to reflect …

December 19, 2025

Saudi Arabia announces new Dark Sky Park in the MENA region

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Hail Province, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Announces the Largest Dark Sky Park in the MENA Region. Spanning 13,416 km², …

December 15, 2025