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

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

November 25, 2024

Bisbee, Arizona becomes an International Dark Sky Community

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

November 19, 2024

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

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

November 14, 2024

DarkSky International launches new lighting policy templates for municipalities and territories

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DarkSky International has published free templates to assist local and regional governments in adopting responsible outdoor lighting policies.

November 8, 2024

DarkSky International releases guiding principles for responsible astrotourism

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Ensuring dark sky experiences benefit communities, honor local knowledge and lifeways, and prioritize the protection of the nighttime environment.

October 8, 2024

AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves officially named as Saudi Arabia’s and GCC’s first-ever Dark Sky Park in boost to astronomy and astrotourism ambitions

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AlUla has officially been named as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s and the GCC’s first-ever International Dark Sky Park …

October 3, 2024

Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust achieves International Dark Sky Sanctuary status for Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Conservation Park and surrounding Department of Conservation lands

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DarkSky International officially designated Kaikōura, New Zealand as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.

September 11, 2024

Paonia becomes the sixth International Dark Sky Community in Colorado

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Paonia, Colorado DarkSky International has designated the Town of Paonia, Colorado, USA as the newest addition to the International …

September 5, 2024

Tubac receives coveted International Dark Sky Community designation

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Tubac, Arizona After an extensive application and rigorous certification process, Tubac has earned the prestigious designation as Arizona’s newest …

September 3, 2024

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

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