Presteigne and Norton is certified as the first International Dark Sky Community in Wales News January 11, 2024
DarkSky Approved Lodging guidelines What we do DarkSky Approved Lodging complements the Dark Sky Places program by recognizing overnight accommodations where the Milky Way is visible. March 20, 2024
Sinks Canyon State Park named first International Dark Sky Park in Wyoming News 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 National Park becomes world’s ninth Urban Night Sky Place News 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 Press release 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 Monthly Star 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 DarkSky Approved DarkSky Approved Lodging is an overnight visitor accommodation with exceptional quality starry nights, using DarkSky Approved lighting. March 18, 2024
Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Federico Pellegrino Uncategorized 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: Leading dark skies in New Zealand News 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 Press release 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 News 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 News 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 News Brazilian astrophysicist Marcelo de Olivera Souza promotes astronomy education and dark sky preservation, including creation of the Desengano International … August 23, 2022