Category: DarkSky Approved | DarkSky International

Two sports complexes in Apache Junction, Arizona receive DarkSky Approved designation

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Apache Junction, Arizona sports fields are going Dark Sky Friendly. Both Prospector Park and Superstition Shadows Park were recently …

September 30, 2025

Port Marine Terminal Lighting program application

DarkSky Approved

Thank you for your interest in participating in DarkSky Approved Port Marine Terminal Lighting program. Before completing the application …

August 12, 2025

Port Marine Terminal Lighting guidelines

DarkSky Approved

Version 1.0, updated August 2025 The Port Marine Terminal Lighting (PMTL) Program is established by DarkSky International (DarkSky) to …

August 19, 2025

Port Marine Terminal Lighting Program

DarkSky Approved

Thanks to advances in LED technology and lighting design, large-scale projects can now effectively manage glare and light trespass. …

August 12, 2025

New DarkSky Approved pickleball complex shines sustainably in Champaign, Illinois

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DarkSky International is proud to announce a newly certified DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting project in Champaign, Illinois.

July 22, 2025

HUB Sports Center serving Washington–Idaho communities earns DarkSky Approved certification

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Recognizing the need for extended usability after dark, Université Sainte-Anne prioritized the installation of outdoor lighting designed to protect …

June 18, 2025

University Track and Soccer Field in Nova Scotia becomes first DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting project outside the United States

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Recognizing the need for extended usability after dark, Université Sainte-Anne prioritized the installation of outdoor lighting designed to protect …

April 22, 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

DarkSky Approved Luminaires guidelines

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Version 3.0, updated March 2025 The DarkSky Approved Luminaires program was established by DarkSky International to promote high-quality lighting …

October 16, 2025

DarkSky Approved Luminaires application

DarkSky Approved

Thank you for your interest in participating in the DarkSky Approved Luminaires program. Before completing the application below, please …

October 9, 2025

DarkSky Approved Luminaires

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The DarkSky Approved Luminaires program provides objective, third-party approval for manufactured luminaires (light fixtures) that meet our strict guidelines…

March 24, 2026

Two people look at a star filled sky from a warm lit deck at night.

Pack your bags! The DarkSky Approved Lodging Program is now live.

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On January 9th, 2023, DarkSky International officially launched the highly anticipated DarkSky Approved Lodging Program. This new program offers …

January 9, 2024