Author: Ashley Wilson | DarkSky International

Nocturnal conservation and Dark Sky Places

What we do

Conservation is the care and protection of precious resources so that they can persist for future generations. DarkSky recognizes …

July 26, 2023

Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science 2022 Report

Light Pollution

IDA’s State of the Science 2022 report is a high-level overview of the best of our scientific understanding of …

June 9, 2022

View of the Milky Way above Jelsa at night.

Jelsa, Croatia is the First International Dark Sky Community in Southern Europe

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Jelsa, Croatia sets the standards of community-friendly lighting and advocating for dark sky protection as Southern Europe’s first International …

February 28, 2022

The night sky above Desengano State Park.

Desengano State Park, Managed by Inea, Becomes the First International Dark Sky Park in Latin America

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To celebrate Winter Solstice 2021, IDA is proud to announce the certification of Desengano State Park as the first …

December 21, 2021

The Night Sky above Cape Lookout's Visitor Center.

Cape Lookout National Seashore Certified as an International Dark Sky Park along North Carolina’s Coastline

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Soak in Outstanding Views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Night Sky at Cape Lookout National Seashore, International Dark …

December 15, 2021

Milky Way over Levant Mine, West Penwith.

Dark Skies Above West Penwith Officially Recognized with the Prestigious International Dark Sky Park Designation

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West Penwith is the second unit in the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Beauty and the seventh area in the …

December 9, 2021

The Regional Natural Park of Millevaches in Limousin Saves Another Piece of Western Europe’s Nightscape

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The Regional Natural Park of Millevaches in Limousin is the fourth International Dark Sky Reserve in France and one …

November 30, 2021

Top of the Pines at night.

Top of the Pines Newly Designated as an International Dark Sky Park

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The ‘wilderness jewel’ Top of the Pines in Ouray County marks the latest addition of International Dark Sky Places …

November 23, 2021

Starry sky above LBJ NHP.

Conserving Another Piece of Hill Country, Texas with Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

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The National Park Service’s Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is the newest Dark Sky Place to protect skies …

November 15, 2021

View of the night sky above Reimers Ranch.

Milton Reimers Ranch Park Certified as a Dark Sky Park in Travis County, Texas

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Hill Country, Texas gains its newest addition to its growing International Dark Sky Place roster with Milton Reimers Ranch …

November 9, 2021

View of the night sky above Bisei Town.

IDA Certifies Asia’s First Dark Sky Community with Bisei Town, Japan

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Bisei Town, Ibara City marks a new milestone in the International Dark Sky Places Program by receiving Asia’s first …

November 1, 2021

The Milky Way as viewed from inside Mammoth Cave National Park. PC: NPS

Mammoth Cave National Park Certified as an International Dark Sky Park

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Mammoth Cave National Park is IDA’s newest International Dark Sky Park, which is also the first certified IDSP in …

October 28, 2021