Archives: News

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

Van Gogh’s starry skies

Inspiration

Vincent van Gogh loved the night sky. “For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight …

November 12, 2024

DarkSky International launches new lighting policy templates for municipalities and territories

Press release

DarkSky International has published free templates to assist local and regional governments in adopting responsible outdoor lighting policies.

November 8, 2024

DarkSky International’s Principles of Responsible Astrotourism

News

While tourism can bring many benefits, such as supporting and growing local economies, it can also inflict significant harm. …

October 8, 2024

DarkSky International releases guiding principles for responsible astrotourism

Press release

Ensuring dark sky experiences benefit communities, honor local knowledge and lifeways, and prioritize the protection of the nighttime environment.

October 8, 2024

AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves officially named as Saudi Arabia’s and GCC’s first-ever Dark Sky Park in boost to astronomy and astrotourism ambitions

News

AlUla has officially been named as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s and the GCC’s first-ever International Dark Sky Park …

October 3, 2024

Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust achieves International Dark Sky Sanctuary status for Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Conservation Park and surrounding Department of Conservation lands

News

DarkSky International officially designated Kaikōura, New Zealand as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.

September 11, 2024

DarkSky Approved, the true standard in dark sky preservation.

News

DarkSky International is a trusted authority in the fight against light pollution. Look for the DarkSky Approved seal when …

September 11, 2024

DarkSky launches new book club featuring “Night Magic” by Leigh Ann Henion.

Community

We’re thrilled to announce our first selection: “Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the …

September 11, 2024

Paonia becomes the sixth International Dark Sky Community in Colorado

News

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

About

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

News

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

September 3, 2024