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Arizona’s Oracle State Park Named World’s Twentieth International Dark Sky Park

Press release

TUCSON, Ariz., and ORACLE, Ariz. 12 November 2014 — Nestled between the bright cities of Phoenix and Tucson, Oracle …

November 12, 2014

DarkSky advocates for policy priorities that reduce light pollution and promote quality outdoor lighting

Policy

Carefully crafted and robust public policy is crucial to fulfilling DarkSky’s mission to restore the nightime environment and protect …

July 26, 2023

Light pollution reduces our night sky heritage

Effects of light pollution

The nighttime environment is a precious natural resource for all life on Earth, but the glow of uncontrolled outdoor …

October 17, 2023

International Dark Sky Places

What we do

The International Dark Sky Places program certifies communities, parks, and protected areas around the world that preserve and protect …

March 16, 2026

Germany’s Rhön Biosphere Reserve Named World’s Ninth International Dark Sky Reserve

Press release

TUCSON, Ariz., and WASSERKUPPE, Germany – Far from major cities, the truly dark skies of Germany’s Rhön Biosphere Reserve …

August 7, 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

Hovenweep National Monument Named World’s’ Newest International Dark Sky Park

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TUCSON, ARIZ., 1 July 2014 – The star-filled skies of Hovenweep National Monument along the Utah-Colorado border have new …

July 1, 2014

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

The International Dark-Sky Association Awards Dark Sky Status to Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

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TUCSON, AZ AND GRAND CANYON-PARASHANT NATIONAL MONUMENT, AZ, 21 March 2014 – The remote, wild character of rural northwest …

March 21, 2014

First International Dark Sky Park in the Southeast US Designated

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TUCSON, AZ AND SPRUCE PINE, NC, 25 February 2014 – The Appalachian Mountains of have stood as silent witnesses …

February 25, 2014

Eifel National Park Designated The First International Dark Sky Park In Germany

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TUCSON, AZ AND EIFEL NATIONAL PARK, GERMANY, 17 February 2014 – The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) announced today …

February 17, 2014

Westhavelland Nature Park Named The First International Dark Sky Reserve in Germany

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TUCSON, AZ, AND POTSDAM, GERMANY, 12 February 2014 – Millions of Berliners who seek a respite from bright city …

February 12, 2014