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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

View of the night sky and Milky Way over a field and parked truck

Cottonwood Canyon State Park becomes Oregon’s third International Dark Sky Park

Press release

Wasco, OR Cottonwood Canyon State Park in Oregon has been officially certified as an International Dark Sky Park by …

December 20, 2024

Milky Way and stars over Brown Canyon at night.

Browns Canyon National Monument recognized as stargazing destination with new Dark Sky Park certification

Press release

Nathrop, CO Browns Canyon National Monument in Colorado, U.S., has been certified as an International Dark Sky Park by …

December 16, 2024

Collage of people from International Dark Sky Week 2024.

Taking Action for International Dark Sky Week 2025

DarkSky Updates

The night sky has always inspired us, reminding us of the universe’s beauty, wonder, and vastness.

December 11, 2024

Milky Way over the welcome to Antelope sign.

Antelope, Oregon certified as the first International Dark Sky Community in Oregon by DarkSky International

Press release

Antelope, OR Antelope, Oregon was certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International, making Antelope the first …

December 4, 2024

Warm colors of sunset peak through clouds over a forested lake.

Thousand Hills State Park certified as an Urban Night Sky Place by DarkSky International

Press release

Jefferson City, MO Thousand Hills State Park in Kirksville, Missouri, was certified as an Urban Night Sky Place by …

November 25, 2024

Fireflies across a backdrop of star trails.

Reflecting on Under One Sky 2024: A global gathering to protect the night

Astronomy

Under One Sky 2024 was our largest and most impactful global conference to date!

November 21, 2024

Milky Way and stars shine bright over a small town street lined with historic cars.

Bisbee, Arizona becomes an International Dark Sky Community

Press release

Bisbee, Arizona The city of Bisbee has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by Dark Sky International. …

November 19, 2024

Spectacular draperies decorate the cave walls of the main cave trail at Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve.

Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve named Oregon’s second International Dark Sky Park

Press release

Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve was certified as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International. This achievement …

November 14, 2024

Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night painting.

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

City of Flagstaff, Arizona from above at night.

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

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