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View of Milky Way over mountains.

International Dark Sky Places Program Advocacy 2023

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An International Dark Sky Place (IDSP) aims to encourage communities and protected areas…

May 15, 2024

Birds flocking silhouetted in sunset.

How DarkSky partners with the National Audubon Society to promote Lights Out for the birds

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Twice a year, billions of birds take part in massive migrations. Generally, birds spend the spring and summer in …

May 9, 2024

The Aurora Australis, Milky Way core and zodiacal light as seen from Kawarau Gibbston Dark Sky Park.

Kawarau Gibbston becomes the seventh International Dark Sky Place in Aotearoa/New Zealand

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Queenstown-Lakes District of Otago, New Zealand DarkSky International certified Kawarau Gibbston as an International Dark Sky Park (IDSP).

May 8, 2024

Banner image of proclamations from IDSW 24

International Dark Sky Week 2024: Stories and Highlights

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International Dark Sky Week 2024 (IDSW) was a tremendous success! From the dozens of news articles published in major …

April 23, 2024

Panoramic view of the Milky Way from within the Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area Dark Sky Sanctuary.

Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area certified as Michigan’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary

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Beaver Island, Michigan DarkSky International has formally recognized the Michigan State Wildlife Research Area on Beaver Island as an …

April 8, 2024

Arial photograph of Mondoe, a flat green island surrounded by sea.

The Danish island of Mandø becomes Denmark’s fourth International Dark Sky Place

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Mandø, Denmark When night falls on Mandø, it becomes truly special. The darkness is overwhelming on the island between …

March 14, 2024

A group of hikers silhouetted by the sunset and starry sky

Pledge to protect the night during International Dark Sky Week 2024

International Dark Sky Week

DarkSky International is celebrating International Dark Sky Week 2024 by urging people to take action to protect the night …

March 11, 2024

Day and night over Gantrisch, Switzerland

Gantrisch becomes first International Dark Sky Park in Switzerland

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Berne, Switzerland Gantrisch Dark Sky Zone, Berne, Switzerland, was certified as an International Dark Sky Park today by DarkSky …

March 11, 2024

A star-filled night over Oregon Outback International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Oregon Outback becomes the largest International Dark Sky Sanctuary

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Lake County, Oregon The Oregon Outback Dark Sky Network (ODSN) has completed the first phase of a multi-phased project …

March 11, 2024

Shanghai Astronomy Museum dark sky exhibition

A dark sky photography exhibition lands at the Shanghai Astronomy Museum

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The starry night sky has always been an integral part of our natural heritage and a point of curiosity …

February 6, 2024

Guatemala: A model for astrotourism around the world

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My journey to experience the night sky in Guatemala. This past December I traveled to Guatemala to learn about …

January 30, 2024

Forested trail in Oxford, New Zealand

Oxford Forest Conservation Area named New Zealand’s second International Dark Sky Park

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Oxford, New Zealand Oxford Forest Conservation Area, covering 11,350 hectares, has been certified as the newest International Dark Sky …

January 30, 2024