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Kestrel Nest EcoHut becomes first International DarkSky Approved Lodge in Australia

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DarkSky International is proud to announce the official certification of Kestrel Nest EcoHut, located at Highfield Farm and Woodland …

April 22, 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

Diamond Mountain Retreat Center earns DarkSky Approved Lodging certification

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Diamond Mountain Retreat Center, located in southeastern Arizona, has been officially designated as DarkSky Approved Lodging by DarkSky International.

April 21, 2025

ULUM Moab officially certified DarkSky Approved by DarkSky International

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DarkSky International is pleased to announce the official certification of ULUM Moab as a DarkSky Approved Lodging site.

April 16, 2025

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

International Dark Sky Week 2025: How to get involved!

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Few sights in nature rival the breathtaking spectacle of monarch butterflies, their vibrant orange wings fluttering gracefully across continents …

April 2, 2025

Monarchs on the move: Why dark skies matter

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Few sights in nature rival the breathtaking spectacle of monarch butterflies, their vibrant orange wings fluttering gracefully across continents …

March 31, 2025

Dark skies vital for astronomy in Northern Chile now at risk

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Northern Chile’s world-class dark skies are under threat from the INNA project. Learn why DarkSky International is calling for …

March 25, 2025

Building dark sky connections with Michelle Wooten

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When you first enter the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, most people’s attention is drawn to the elephant …

March 12, 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

Nightscape #119 · March 2025

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Featuring: Q&A with educator and Delegate Michelle Wooten, How proclamations can spark change, Lighting policy templates, and more.

February 14, 2025