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International Dark Sky Week 2025 invites the world to discover and protect the night

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International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) returns as the world’s largest celebration of dark skies (April 21–28, 2025) inviting people …

April 15, 2025

DarkSky International updates DarkSky Approved Luminaires program to tackle growing light pollution crisis

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Discover DarkSky Approved Luminaires—third-party certified light fixtures that reduce light pollution and support responsible outdoor lighting at night.

April 3, 2025

Pousada Verbicaro becomes the first DarkSky Approved Lodging in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil

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The Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park (parc naturel régional PNR) obtained the International Dark Sky Reserve

March 4, 2025

Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park becomes the sixth International Dark Sky Reserve – Réserve Internationale de Ciel Etoilé (RICE) in France

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The Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park (parc naturel régional PNR) obtained the International Dark Sky Reserve

February 12, 2025

DarkSky International announces Nalayini Brito-Davies as president of the Board

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Brito-Davies becomes the first non-American to hold this position, bringing a global perspective and diverse skills in governance and …

February 10, 2025

Tāhuna Glenorchy becomes New Zealand’s fifth International Dark Sky Sanctuary

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The Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary was certified as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by DarkSky International

February 3, 2025

Sisters becomes the second International Dark Sky Community in Oregon

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Sisters, Oregon, has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International…

January 22, 2025

Gower National Landscape becomes the second International Dark Sky Community certified in Wales

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Swansea, Wales Gower National Landscape was designated as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International. This is an …

January 9, 2025

DarkSky International launches new Oil and Gas Industry Lighting Program, recognizing three Franklin Mountain Energy sites in New Mexico

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DarkSky International has recognized three Franklin Mountain Energy locations in the Permian Basin area of Lea County, New Mexico …

January 8, 2025

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

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

December 20, 2024

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

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

December 16, 2024

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

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

December 4, 2024