Outdoor Lighting

Building dark sky connections with Michelle Wooten

News

When you first enter the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, most people’s attention is drawn to the elephant …

March 12, 2025

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

News

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

November 21, 2024

Creating codes and statutes

Astronomy

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

June 30, 2025

Remembering Dave Crawford, founder of DarkSky International

News

The world recently lost a visionary in David L. Crawford, founder of DarkSky International (formerly the International Dark-Sky Association).

July 31, 2024

Illuminating the path to sustainable cities

News

DarkSky’s collaboration with LUCI Association to combat light pollution.

July 9, 2024

DarkSky Wins Prestigious Spotlight Prize at the 2023 LIT Lighting Design Awards

News

DarkSky is delighted to be the recipient of the esteemed Spotlight Prize at the 2023 LIT Lighting Design Awards. …

November 29, 2023

International Dark Sky Places program advocacy – A review of 2022 Annual Reports

News

International Dark Sky Place advocates showcase a diversity of creative and engaging ways to promote the dark-sky movement in …

October 27, 2023

How a small town in the U.S. came to endorse the Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting

News

Like most of you, I’ve struggled for years to find a way to get my city — the small …

August 26, 2023

Elizabeth van Heerden: A personal journey through an IDSP application

News

Elizabeth shares her story of becoming a volunteer of the Naramata Dark Sky Initiative, including tips on how to …

July 26, 2023

Advocacy through light sensitivity: Chloe Everhart

News

Chloe Everhart from Alaska shares her journey of light sensitivity after a traumatic accident, advocating for personalized lighting options …

June 23, 2023

DarkSky Approved program has a new logo

News

The Fixture Seal of Approved program is now DarkSky Approved! With the name change comes a new and improved …

June 1, 2023

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DarkSky Approved

Search DarkSky Approved lighting, fixtures, luminaires, path lighting, street lighting, controllers, and more.

October 31, 2025