DarkSky Updates

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

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

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

First International Dark Sky Park certified in Norway

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Kirkenes, Norway Øvre Pasvik National Park has achieved a significant milestone as Norway’s inaugural International Dark Sky Place, marking …

July 3, 2024

Palm Beach Headland becomes Australia’s first Urban Night Sky Place

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Palm Beach Headland, Australia In an Australian first Palm Beach Headland, located in the Northern Beaches of Sydney, has …

June 25, 2024

Bruneau Dunes becomes Idaho’s third International Dark Sky Park

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Bruneau Dunes State Park, Owyhee County, Southern Idaho, USA Today, Bruneau Dunes State Park was certified as an International …

June 14, 2024

Moab joins Castle Valley and area parks becoming the densest area of Dark Sky Places in the world

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Moab, Utah The City of Moab is now an International Dark Sky Community, as designated by DarkSky International (DarkSky). …

June 6, 2024

Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science 2024

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by John Barentine Dark Sky Consulting, LLC As more people become increasingly aware of light pollution, accessible scientific information …

June 4, 2024