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Paonia becomes the sixth International Dark Sky Community in Colorado

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Paonia, Colorado DarkSky International has designated the Town of Paonia, Colorado, USA as the newest addition to the International …

September 5, 2024

DarkSky endorses the Dark and Quiet Skies Act

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DarkSky International proudly endorses the Dark and Quiet Skies Act, a pivotal bill championed by Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO) …

September 4, 2024

Tubac receives coveted International Dark Sky Community designation

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Tubac, Arizona After an extensive application and rigorous certification process, Tubac has earned the prestigious designation as Arizona’s newest …

September 3, 2024

Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area becomes Colorado’s eleventh International Dark Sky Park

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Montrose, Colorado Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (NCA) was certified as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International.

August 30, 2024

Darkness for Well-Being

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If you’ve ever stood under the stars and taken a deep breath, you might have noticed the therapeutic effects …

August 23, 2024

Rum becomes Scotland’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary

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Isle of Rum, Scotland The Isle of Rum has been designated as Scotland’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary by …

August 23, 2024

Camping Responsibly to Preserve Nature’s Beauty

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

August 21, 2024

DarkSky International launches the DarkSky Action Fund to combat light pollution

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DarkSky Action Fund, an innovative new lifeline of support for projects combatting light pollution.

August 8, 2024

It’s time for Africa: IAU General Assembly 2024 in Cape Town highlights the continent’s astronomical and dark sky importance

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Held every three years in different locations, this conference marks a historic moment as it convenes in Africa for …

August 6, 2024

Remembering Dave Crawford, founder of DarkSky International

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The world recently lost a visionary in David L. Crawford, founder of DarkSky International (formerly the International Dark-Sky Association).

July 31, 2024

Eiweiler Star Village becomes the eighth International Dark Sky Place in Germany

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Nohfelden, Germany The Eiweiler district of the municipality of Nohfelden was certified today as an International Dark Sky Community …

July 29, 2024

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

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

July 23, 2024