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Observatory at night glowing at Eiweiler Star Village

Eiweiler Star Village

Communities

Germany

Eiweiler, a quaint village nestled in the Saarland region of Germany, has gained recognition for its commitment to preserving …

July 29, 2024

A group of people sit around a campfire under a starry Texas sky.

Shield Ranch Barton Creek named the first Urban Night Sky Place in Texas

News

AUSTIN, Texas, U.S. DarkSky International officially certified Shield Ranch Barton Creek as an Urban Night Sky Place (UNSP). Shield …

July 23, 2024

A group of people sit around a campfire under a starry Texas sky.

Shield Ranch Barton Creek

Urban Places

U.S.A.

Shield Ranch Barton Creek is located 18 miles west of downtown Austin, Texas, USA, nestled in the Hill Country …

July 23, 2024

Chairs sit around a fire beneath a star filled night sky.

Under Canvas Zion

DarkSky Approved Lodging

U.S.A.

Under Canvas Zion—a secluded haven of natural beauty and serenity just 20 miles from Zion National Park—is surrounded by …

July 10, 2024

An illuminated large canvas tent sits beneath a star filled sky.

Under Canvas Grand Canyon

DarkSky Approved Lodging

U.S.A.

Under Canvas Grand Canyon is set upon 160 acres of secluded piñon and juniper forest, just 25 minutes from …

July 10, 2024

Tent lodge surrounded by pine trees beneath a star filled night sky.

Under Canvas Bryce Canyon

DarkSky Approved Lodging

U.S.A.

Under Canvas Bryce Canyon—located on 700 acres of juniper forest, just 15 minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park—is a …

July 10, 2024

Startrails, Full moon and Northern lights, Øvre Pasvik National Park

First International Dark Sky Park certified in Norway

News

Kirkenes, Norway Øvre Pasvik National Park has achieved a significant milestone as Norway’s inaugural International Dark Sky Place, marking …

July 3, 2024

Showing the starry skies at the most popular entrance, for hiking to the Three-Country Cairn in the Øvre Pasvik National Park. The Three-Country Cairn is the tripoint at which the borders of Norway, Russia and Finland meet.

Øvre Pasvik National Park

Parks

Norway

Øvre Pasvik National Park is Norway’s first certified International Dark Sky Place and is located in the Pasvik Valley …

July 3, 2024

Milk Way over Palm Beach Headlands

Palm Beach Headland becomes Australia’s first Urban Night Sky Place

News

Palm Beach Headland, Australia In an Australian first Palm Beach Headland, located in the Northern Beaches of Sydney, has …

June 25, 2024

Milk Way over Palm Beach Headlands

Palm Beach Headland

Urban Places

Australia

Palm Beach Headland is located on the outer edge of the Sydney region and the northernmost tip of Palm …

June 25, 2024

Colorful lights projected on a observatory ceiling above a telescope.

Bruneau Dunes becomes Idaho’s third International Dark Sky Park

News

Bruneau Dunes State Park, Owyhee County, Southern Idaho, USA Today, Bruneau Dunes State Park was certified as an International …

June 14, 2024

Milky Way over the Bruneau Dunes observatory

Bruneau Dunes State Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Bruneau Dunes State Park is located on southern Idaho’s northern edge of the vast Owyhee desert. Equidistant between Boise …

June 14, 2024