Tag: light pollution

Oxford Forest Conservation Area named New Zealand’s second International Dark Sky Park

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Oxford, New Zealand Oxford Forest Conservation Area, covering 11,350 hectares, has been certified as the newest International Dark Sky …

January 30, 2024

The Town of Castle Valley becomes Utah’s fourth International Dark Sky Community

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Castle Valley, Utah The Town of Castle Valley proudly announces that it is now Utah’s fourth International Dark Sky …

January 27, 2024

Presteigne and Norton is certified as the first International Dark Sky Community in Wales

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Powys, Wales Presteigne and Norton became the first community in Wales to be designated as an International Dark Sky …

January 11, 2024

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

Jonestown becomes Texas’s ninth International Dark Sky Community

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Jonestown, Texas The City of Jonestown, Texas, USA, has been officially designated as an International Dark Sky Community by …

January 8, 2024

Dark Sky Park Bulbjerg becomes Denmark’s second International Dark Sky Park

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Jutland, Denmark Dark Sky Park Bulbjerg, administered by Hawboernes Association in Lild Strand, was certified as Denmark’s second International …

December 14, 2023

A stellar year for DarkSky: 2023 achievements at a glance

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

December 7, 2023

DarkSky Wins Prestigious Spotlight Prize at the 2023 LIT Lighting Design Awards

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DarkSky is delighted to be the recipient of the esteemed Spotlight Prize at the 2023 LIT Lighting Design Awards. …

November 29, 2023

Sinks Canyon State Park named first International Dark Sky Park in Wyoming

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LANDER, WYOMING, USA Today, Sinks Canyon State Park achieved the honor of being designated Wyoming’s first-ever International Dark Sky …

November 20, 2023

Saguaro National Park becomes world’s ninth Urban Night Sky Place

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TUCSON, ARIZONA, USA The National Park Service and DarkSky International are pleased to announce Saguaro National Park’s certification as …

November 13, 2023

Announcing the 2023 DarkSky award winners

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Thank you to all the award winners and nominees for your continued hard work and dedication to the dark …

November 8, 2023

International Dark Sky Places program advocacy – A review of 2022 Annual Reports

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International Dark Sky Place advocates showcase a diversity of creative and engaging ways to promote the dark-sky movement in …

October 27, 2023