Tag: IDSPs

International Dark Sky Places Program Advocacy 2024

Light Pollution

Across the world, certified International Dark Sky Places (IDSP) serve as shining examples of how communities and protected areas …

July 17, 2025

DarkSky’s Principles for Responsible Astrophotography

Astrophotography

DarkSky International proudly announces the return of Capture the Dark, the premier nightscape and astrophotography contest.

May 1, 2025

DarkSky International proudly announces the return of Capture the Dark—the premier nighttime photography contest

Press release

DarkSky International proudly announces the return of Capture the Dark, the premier nightscape and astrophotography contest.

May 1, 2025

Astrophotography 101: How to capture star trails

Astronomy

Photographers love to capture star trails because the concentric circles and arcs add movement and energy to their images, …

June 27, 2024

International Dark Sky Places Program Advocacy 2023

About

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

May 15, 2024

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

Minami-Rokuroshi in Ono City certified as Japan’s first Urban Night Sky Place

International Dark Sky Places

Minami-Rokuroshi was certified as an Urban Night Sky Place, the first in Asia and fourth overall IDSP in Japan.

August 21, 2023

The world’s first Dark Sky Nation

International Dark Sky Places

For nearly 15 years, DarkSky (née International Dark-Sky Association [IDA]) has recognized efforts around the world to preserve special …

August 28, 2015

IDA Receives National Environmental Award

Press release

The International Dark Sky Places Program is Recognized for its Innovative Efforts TUCSON, Ariz. (30 April 2015) –The International …

April 30, 2015

International Dark Sky Places

What we do

The International Dark Sky Places program certifies communities, parks, and protected areas around the world that preserve and protect …

March 16, 2026