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Monarch butterflies flying towards light.

Monarchs on the move: Why dark skies matter

Light Pollution

Few sights in nature rival the breathtaking spectacle of monarch butterflies, their vibrant orange wings fluttering gracefully across continents …

March 31, 2025

View of the Milky Way through trees.

Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park becomes the sixth International Dark Sky Reserve – Réserve Internationale de Ciel Etoilé (RICE) in France

Press release

The Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park (parc naturel régional PNR) obtained the International Dark Sky Reserve

February 12, 2025

Starry night sky with trees. Reflected on lake.

Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park

Reserves

France

The Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park is located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region of southwestern France, spanning the Gironde …

February 12, 2025

Snow capped mountains in New Zealand with Milky Way above.

Tāhuna Glenorchy becomes New Zealand’s fifth International Dark Sky Sanctuary

News

The Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary was certified as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by DarkSky International

February 3, 2025

Photo of the Milky Way above a building named Glenorchy.

Tāhuna Glenorchy

Sanctuaries

New Zealand

The Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary is located at the Head of Lake Whakatipu in the Queenstown Lakes District …

February 3, 2025

Milky Way over flat landscape with mountains in the distance.

Sisters becomes the second International Dark Sky Community in Oregon

Press release

Sisters, Oregon, has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International…

January 22, 2025

Stars over a mountain range with a pink aurora.

Sisters, Oregon

Communities

U.S.A.

Sisters, Oregon, is located in the heart of central Oregon within Deschutes County, approximately 200 miles southeast of Portland …

January 22, 2025

Announcing the 2024 DarkSky award winners

Awards

Thank you to all the award winners and nominees for your continued hard work and dedication to the dark …

November 13, 2024

Group of friends around a campfire under a starry sky.

Camping Responsibly to Preserve Nature’s Beauty

Inspiration

Imagine listening to the gentle rustle of leaves, breathing in crisp mountain air, and gazing at star-filled skies untouched …

August 21, 2024

A pile of crayons on top of coloring pages.

Coloring pages for summer travel

Inspiration

It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere and families are hitting the road on exciting long-distance adventures! We at DarkSky …

July 15, 2024

Woman doing yoga silhouetted by the sunset.

Zen and the Stars with Mark Westmoquette

About

Astronomer, Zen Buddhist, author, and mindfulness teacher Mark Westmoquette shares how connecting with the night aids in well-being. Tell …

July 8, 2024

View of the Milky Way from inside of a camping tent.

10 Tips for a Stellar DarkSky Camping Experience

About

Camping under a star-filled sky is a magical experience, especially for those of us in the DarkSky Community who …

July 3, 2024