Category: What we do | DarkSky International

Reflecting on 2024: A year of global milestones for DarkSky

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2024 was a dark sky year to remember! Not only did we reach significant milestones as an organization, but …

December 30, 2024

Creating codes and statutes

Policy

Establishing quality requirements for outdoor lighting is an effective way to protect local character, enhance visual safety, and mitigate …

November 9, 2024

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International Dark Sky Places Program Advocacy 2023

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An International Dark Sky Place (IDSP) aims to encourage communities and protected areas…

May 15, 2024

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Pack your bags! The DarkSky Approved Lodging Program is now live.

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On January 9th, 2023, DarkSky International officially launched the highly anticipated DarkSky Approved Lodging Program. This new program offers …

January 9, 2024

A stellar year for DarkSky: 2023 achievements at a glance

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2023 was a successful year for DarkSky International. While light pollution grows at an alarming rate, nearly 10% each …

December 7, 2023

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DarkSky Approved Lodging guidelines

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DarkSky Approved Lodging complements the Dark Sky Places program by recognizing overnight accommodations where the Milky Way is visible.

September 11, 2024

Find a Dark Sky Place

All International Dark Sky Places

What we do

Find a Dark Sky Place — there are over 160,000 square kilometers of protected land and night skies in …

September 13, 2024

Apply for Dark Sky Place certification

What we do

The main hub for what you need to know about applying for International Dark Sky Place certification.

April 11, 2024

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DarkSky Approved Lodging application

What we do

Application for a facility to become certified as DarkSky Lodging.

December 5, 2023

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…

September 1, 2023

DarkSky Approved Lodging

DarkSky Approved

DarkSky Approved Lodging is an overnight visitor accommodation with exceptional quality starry nights, using DarkSky Approved lighting.

October 3, 2024

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