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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

International Dark Sky Places Program Advocacy 2023

News

An International Dark Sky Place (IDSP) aims to encourage communities and protected areas…

May 15, 2024

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

News

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

January 9, 2024

A stellar year for DarkSky: 2023 achievements at a glance

News

2023 was a successful year for DarkSky International. While light pollution grows at an alarming rate, nearly 10% each …

December 7, 2023

DarkSky Approved Lodging guidelines

DarkSky Approved

DarkSky Approved Lodging complements the Dark Sky Places program by recognizing overnight accommodations where the Milky Way is visible.

July 8, 2025

All International Dark Sky Places

What we do

Find a Dark Sky Place — there are over 160,000 square kilometers of protected land and night skies in …

September 13, 2024

Apply for Dark Sky Place certification

What we do

The main hub for what you need to know about applying for International Dark Sky Place certification.

October 9, 2025

DarkSky Approved Lodging application

DarkSky Approved

Application for a facility to become certified as DarkSky Lodging.

December 5, 2023

Outdoor Sports Lighting guidelines

DarkSky Approved

Version 1.3, updated August 2023 A. Scope This program provides DarkSky International certification for outdoor sports lighting (OSL) facilities…

September 1, 2023

DarkSky Approved Lodging

DarkSky Approved

DarkSky Approved Lodging is an overnight visitor accommodation with exceptional quality starry nights, using DarkSky Approved lighting.

October 3, 2024

Dark Sky Place types

What we do

Dark Sky Sanctuaries are the most remote (and often darkest) places in the world whose conservation state is most …

September 5, 2023

Night Matters

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Monthly members-only virtual events with special guests talking about dark sky and light pollution issues around the globe.

September 11, 2024