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Nighttime view of the entrance to Sun Valley Lodge, warmly illuminated with amber lighting that reflects across a calm pond in the foreground. The multi-story resort rises behind the covered stone entrance beneath a deep blue twilight sky, with only a few guest room windows lit, demonstrating responsible outdoor lighting that preserves the surrounding darkness.

DarkSky Approved Lodging & Resort application

What we do

Application for a hospitality accommodation or campus to become officially certified as a DarkSky Approved Lodging or Resort.

July 13, 2026

Outdoor Sports Lighting guidelines

What we do

Version 1.3, updated August 2023 A. Scope This program provides DarkSky International certification for outdoor sports lighting (OSL) facilities…

June 4, 2026

How a small town in the U.S. came to endorse the Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting

News

Like most of you, I’ve struggled for years to find a way to get my city — the small …

August 26, 2023

Cover of Nightscape magazine #113

Nightscape #113 · September 2023

Nightscape magazine

We are delighted to bring you the digital version of the September 2023 Nightscape magazine, which includes: You can …

August 24, 2023

A warmly lit safari-style canvas tent sits beneath a clear, star-filled night sky, with the Milky Way stretching overhead. Surrounded by tall pine trees, the tent's large windows reveal a cozy interior, while soft pathway lighting illuminates the entrance without overpowering the dark nighttime landscape.

DarkSky Approved Lodgings & Resorts

DarkSky Approved

DarkSky Approved Lodging & Resorts provide overnight accommodations offering exceptional dark sky experiences through the use of DarkSky Compliant …

August 3, 2026

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July 26, 2023

Elizabeth van Heerden: A personal journey through an IDSP application

Human Health

Elizabeth shares her story of becoming a volunteer of the Naramata Dark Sky Initiative, including tips on how to …

July 26, 2023

A silhouetted person stands on a rocky bluff overlooking calm water at night, gazing up at a clear sky filled with stars. A soft turquoise glow from the northern lights spreads across the horizon, reflecting faintly on the water below.

Connect with a Delegate

Who we are

DarkSky Delegates are your local points of contact.

September 9, 2026

Dark Sky Place types

What we do

Dark Sky Sanctuaries are the most remote (and often darkest) places in the world whose conservation state is most …

September 5, 2023

Advocacy through light sensitivity: Chloe Everhart

Human Health

Chloe Everhart from Alaska shares her journey of light sensitivity after a traumatic accident, advocating for personalized lighting options …

June 23, 2023

Cover of Nightscape magazine #112

Nightscape #112 · June 2023

Nightscape magazine

We are delighted to bring you the digital version of the June 2023 Nightscape magazine, which includes: You can …

May 31, 2023

DarkSky’s Home Outdoor Lighting Assessment

Get involved

Protecting the night starts at your front door.

December 18, 2025