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City of Groveland named first International Dark Sky Community in Florida

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GROVELAND, FLORIDA, USA – DarkSky International announced today that the City of Groveland, Florida, was certified as an International …

June 20, 2023

Aenos National Park named first International Dark Sky Park in Greece

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AENOS ARGOSTOLI, Kefalonia, Greece – Aenos National Park achieves official designation by DarkSky International as the first certified International …

June 9, 2023

DarkSky Approved program has a new logo

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

June 1, 2023

We have a new name and logo

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We are DarkSky. After 30+ years the International Dark-Sky Association gets an easier-to-say name.

June 1, 2023

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Karolina Damjanoska

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DarkSky Advocate Karolina Damjanoska from Prilep, North Macedonia, promotes dark skies and fights light pollution through education, student involvement, …

May 22, 2023

Capture the Dark 2023: Meet the Judges

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In celebration of the impact that photography has had on the dark sky movement, the International Dark-Sky Association is …

April 27, 2023

Remembering Robert Edward (Bob) Mizon MBE FRAS, 1946–2023

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Bob Mizon was a mammoth influence on the U.K. and global dark sky movement.

April 26, 2023

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Federico Pellegrino

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An environmental activist from Italy, Federico Pellegrino advocates for dark skies, educates about light pollution, and works to preserve …

April 25, 2023

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The city of Bee Cave, Texas certified as International Dark Sky Community

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BEE CAVE, Texas, USA – The City of Bee Cave was certified as an International Dark Sky Community by …

April 18, 2023

The Lyrids: A Shower of Lights for International Dark Sky Week 2023

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Each year, the Lyrid Meteor Shower is active in mid-late April when the Earth crosses the orbital path of …

April 13, 2023

Community of Xichong recognized as first International Dark Sky Community in China

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XICHONG, Shenzhen, China — Xichong, Shenzhen, is now an International Dark Sky Community certified by DarkSky International. Becoming the …

April 6, 2023