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Shooting star and starry sky above a bluff in Wyoming.

Sinks Canyon State Park named first International Dark Sky Park in Wyoming

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LANDER, WYOMING, USA Today, Sinks Canyon State Park achieved the honor of being designated Wyoming's first-ever International Dark Sky …

November 20, 2023

Saguaro cacti silhouetted by a starry sky.

Saguaro National Park becomes world’s ninth Urban Night Sky Place

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TUCSON, ARIZONA, USA The National Park Service and DarkSky International are pleased to announce Saguaro National Park’s certification as …

November 13, 2023

Vercors named fifth International Dark Sky Reserve in France

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AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES REGION, FRANCE The Regional Natural Park of Vercors has been designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve by …

September 26, 2023

Mehmet Dursun: Illuminating Turkey’s Dark Skies

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Each month, DarkSky International features a DarkSky Advocate from the worldwide network of volunteers who are working to protect …

August 29, 2023

DarkSky Approved Lodging

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DarkSky Approved Lodging is overnight visitor accommodation with exceptional or distinguished quality starry nights and a nighttime environment preserved…

November 7, 2023

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Federico Pellegrino

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An environmental activist from Italy, Federico Pellegrino advocates for dark skies, educates about light pollution, and works to preserve …

April 25, 2023

Nalayini Brito-Davies

Nalayini Brito-Davies: Leading dark skies in New Zealand

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Nalayini Brito-Davies, a DarkSky Advocate and astronomer with a finance background, leads New Zealand’s journey to become a dark …

March 17, 2023

Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Becomes New Zealand’s Second International Dark Sky Reserve

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SOUTH WAIRARAPA and CARTERTON DISTRICTS, New Zealand – The Districts of South Wairarapa and Carterton of New Zealand’s North …

January 19, 2023

Lost Trail NWR Named Montana’s Newest International Dark Sky Sanctuary

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Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge joins Glacier National Park in dark-sky conservation efforts in Montana.

October 31, 2022

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area Named IDA’s 200th Certified Dark Sky Place

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Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area leads dark-sky conservation efforts in the iconic Sandhills region of Nebraska by becoming IDA’s …

September 12, 2022

Marcelo de Olivera Souza: Brazil’s night-sky teacher

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Brazilian astrophysicist Marcelo de Olivera Souza promotes astronomy education and dark sky preservation, including creation of the Desengano International …

August 23, 2022

Samyukta Manikumar: Dark nights from Kenya to Slovenia

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Slovenian astrotourism consultant Samyukta Manikumar shares her experiences in Kenya and Slovenia, promoting dark skies and designing tourism experiences …

June 22, 2022