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2026 Skyglow Project in Flagstaff displaying the city with dark sky friendly lighting

How one Arizona city inspired a global conservation program

Community stories

Twenty-five years ago, Flagstaff, Arizona, became the world’s first International Dark Sky City.

October 23, 2026

A brightly illuminated desert landscape at night, with sagebrush and rocky terrain in the foreground, distant lights across the valley, and the shadows of two people cast by intense artificial lighting.

A rehearsal for space mirrors leaves California rescuers unconvinced

Community

Reflect Orbital tested giant spotlights over Lone Pine, CA, to preview mirrors in space. Local rescuers say the light …

October 21, 2026

The milky way behind mountains

Advocates in action: Laurane Fréour and Lorenzo Pengue in search of the “Darkest Skies”

Community

In this feature, we meet Dr. Joyful Mdhluli of the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development, whose work explores …

October 19, 2026

Advocates in Action: Joshua Muñoz on culture, community, and the value of darkness

Community

For Joshua Iván Muñoz Salazar, protecting dark skies is about more than preserving our view of the stars.

September 21, 2026

satellites glow across the night sky

Starwashing: How a new space race could change the night as we know it

News and updates

The new space economy promises an innovative future: clean energy, global connectivity, new technologies, and solutions to problems here …

September 15, 2026

Protect dark skies: Take action to preserve the Roadless Rule

Conservation and wildlife

For twenty-five years, the Roadless Area Conservation Rule has kept 44.7 million acres of America’s wildest land dark. Federal …

September 8, 2026

DarkSky International calls on federal agencies to retain the Roadless Rule, preserving America’s darkest skies

Press release

New spatial analysis finds roadless areas contain nearly twice the national share of pristine night sky; rescission would expose …

September 8, 2026

DarkSky and allies ask the FCC to reverse its approval of the Reflect Orbital “space mirror”

News

On August 6, 2026, DarkSky International filed a formal Application for Review asking the full FCC to reverse its …

August 6, 2026

Conservation in Action: International Dark Sky Places in 2025

Light Pollution

n 2025, International Dark Sky Places worldwide advanced dark-sky protection through education, conservation, responsible lighting, and community engagement, surpassing …

July 7, 2026

Nighttime view over a rugged mountain valley and winding river beneath the Milky Way. A glowing road traces through mist-covered forests in the foreground, while dozens of bright satellite trails streak across the star-filled sky, intersecting above the landscape. A brilliant planet or star shines near the horizon, highlighting the contrast between the natural night sky and increasing human activity in orbit.

Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science 2026

Light Pollution

Each year, DarkSky International updates the latest results from scientific studies of ALAN

June 15, 2026

Beyond the World Cup spotlight: How communities worldwide are redefining sports lighting

News

DarkSky sports lighting lets communities enjoy well-lit fields while reducing glare, light pollution, and impacts on residents and wildlife.

June 10, 2026

An illuminated soccer field at night.

Europe’s first DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting system installed in Germany

Press release

Europe’s first DarkSky Approved sports lighting system in Kall combines quality play with reduced light pollution.

June 10, 2026