Capture the Dark Photo Contest
Our annual photo contest celebrates the power of the night sky with astrophotography and related photos. The contest is free to enter and open to all ages.
2025 contest
DarkSky International proudly announces the return of Capture the Dark, the premier nightscape and astrophotography contest. This highly anticipated contest celebrates the wonders of the night while building awareness about what we stand to lose as light pollution continues to erase dark skies worldwide.
With the entry window now open (May 1 through June 30), DarkSky invites all to participate.
2024 contest: cancelled
DarkSky International will not hold the Capture the Dark photo contest in 2024 due to organizational changes. Please check back in early 2025 for more information about the future of this contest.
2023 contest
Thank you to all this year’s spectacular entrants and our dedicated judges!
And special thanks to our sponsors:
