Tag: idsc | DarkSky International

View of the Milky Way above Jelsa at night.

Jelsa, Croatia is the First International Dark Sky Community in Southern Europe

Press release

Jelsa, Croatia sets the standards of community-friendly lighting and advocating for dark sky protection as Southern Europe’s first International …

February 28, 2022

View of the night sky above Bisei Town.

IDA Certifies Asia’s First Dark Sky Community with Bisei Town, Japan

Press release

Bisei Town, Ibara City marks a new milestone in the International Dark Sky Places Program by receiving Asia’s first …

November 1, 2021

Image of North Rondaldsy at night.

North Ronaldsay’s Dark Skies Gain International Recognition

Press release

The northern-most island in the Orkney Archipelago, North Ronaldsay, received international recognition as a Dark Sky Community.

September 3, 2021

Image depicting Spiekeroog at night.

Pellworm and Spiekeroog, Germany are certified as Star Islands and International Dark Sky Communities

Press release

Together, Pellworm and Spiekeroog are certified as Star Islands and International Dark Sky Communities to preserve the night sky …

August 30, 2021

Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, Becomes World’s Newest International Dark Sky Community

Press release

IDA is pleased to announce the Village of Hawthorn Woods as the latest addition to its International Dark Sky …

August 20, 2020