What we do

DarkSky Approved program has a new logo

News

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

June 1, 2023

Frequently asked questions about International Dark Sky Places

Resources

The International Dark Sky Places program is an independent, third-party review and certification of outstanding dark sky conditions and …

August 25, 2023

Capture the Dark Photo Contest

What we do

Our annual photo contest celebrates the power of the night sky with astrophotography and related photos. It’s free to …

August 25, 2025

Advancing responsible outdoor lighting

Advancing responsible outdoor lighting

DarkSky advances responsible outdoor lighting through policy positions, public education, scientific research, partnerships, and more.

June 24, 2025

Under One Sky 2025

What we do

An annual virtual conference of dark sky advocates and supporters from around the world.

November 14, 2025

Search DarkSky Approved Luminaires

DarkSky Approved

Search DarkSky Approved lighting, fixtures, luminaires, path lighting, street lighting, controllers, and more.

October 31, 2025

International Dark Sky Week

What we do

What is International Dark Sky Week? International Dark Sky Week is a worldwide event that draws attention to light …

November 3, 2025

Our positions and statements

Astronomy

DarkSky’s positions and statements address critical issues related to light pollution and dark skies, guiding our priorities, communications, advocacy …

December 17, 2025

Outdoor Sports Lighting Program

DarkSky Approved

Thanks to advances in LED lighting technology, lighting designers now have the tools to create projects that effectively manage …

January 14, 2025

What we do

What we do

Founded as the International Dark-Sky Association in 1988, DarkSky is the globally recognized authority on light pollution issues and …

July 26, 2023

Request for support for a petition to reduce light pollution at night in New Zealand

News

The following is a guest post by Nalayini Brito-Davies, Vice President of the IDA Board of Directors. As with …

January 24, 2023

IDA appeals FCC approval of SpaceX Gen2 satellite constellation

News

IDA has appealed in response to the FCC order and authorization approving SpaceX to deploy and maintain a constellation …

January 6, 2023