Author: Drew Reagan

The City of Moab, Utah

Communities

U.S.A.

The City of Moab, Utah, U.S.A. International Dark Sky Community is located in the eastern part of the state …

June 6, 2024

Moab joins Castle Valley and area parks becoming the densest area of Dark Sky Places in the world

News

Moab, Utah The City of Moab is now an International Dark Sky Community, as designated by DarkSky International (DarkSky). …

June 6, 2024

Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science 2024

DarkSky Updates

by John Barentine Dark Sky Consulting, LLC As more people become increasingly aware of light pollution, accessible scientific information …

June 4, 2024

Carrickalinga becomes Australia’s first International Dark Sky Community

News

South Australia, Australia Carrickalinga, a small coastal town on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia, has been certified as …

May 30, 2024

Carrickalinga

Communities

Australia

Carrickalinga is a coastal town on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. Known for its outstanding white sandy beaches, …

May 30, 2024

Kawarau Gibbston Dark Sky Park

Parks

New Zealand

The Kawarau Gibbston Dark Sky Park comprises 25 square kilometers, including the Gibbston Character Zone and the Gibbston Valley …

May 8, 2024

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

News

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

May 8, 2024

International Dark Sky Week 2024: Stories and Highlights

About

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

April 23, 2024

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

News

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

April 8, 2024

Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area

Sanctuaries

U.S.A.

The Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary (locally, the “Sanctuary”) is situated on Beaver Island …

April 8, 2024

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

News

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

March 14, 2024

Mandø

Parks

Denmark

Mandø is a small island (approximately 8.456 square kilometers) located in the Wadden Sea off the southwestern Danish and …

March 14, 2024