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International Dark Sky Reserve Eisenwurzen officially certified in Austria

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Located in the Alpine heart of Austria, the Dark Sky Reserve Eisenwurzen is a vast and wildly romantic landscape …

March 18, 2026

DarkSky reads: Go dark with a good book

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For many, night and darkness are associated with fear, or at least with insecurity. We worry about what might …

March 17, 2026

A million satellites? Sign DarkSky’s open letter to SpaceX

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Late last month, SpaceX filed a request with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking authorization for a new …

March 5, 2026

Winton becomes Queensland’s first International Dark Sky Community

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Queensland, Australia DarkSky International is pleased to announce that the Outback town of Winton has officially been designated Queensland’s …

March 5, 2026

Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide Nature Park has been certified as an International Dark Sky Park

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Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide Nature Park in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, has achieved official certification as an International…

February 24, 2026

Old Snowmass becomes newest International Dark Sky Community in Colorado

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DarkSky International is proud to announce that Old Snowmass, Colorado has officially been certified as an International Dark Sky …

February 16, 2026

Thorington Street, Suffolk becomes first International Dark Sky Community in England

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Thorington Street, a hamlet in southeast Suffolk, has today been designated an International DarkSky Community by DarkSky International.

February 13, 2026

Two satellite proposals threaten the night sky — sign DarkSky’s open letters

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In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the agency responsible for authorizing satellite launches and operations…

February 11, 2026

From local concern to national awareness: How Chile’s recent dark sky win offers a model for future efforts

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Dark skies over northern Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the darkest places on Earth, recently secured a major win.

February 5, 2026

Darkness and liberation: How the night provided refuge for Maroon communities

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For many, night and darkness are associated with fear, or at least with insecurity. We worry about what might …

February 2, 2026

How to request a proclamation or letter of support for International Dark Sky Week

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During International Dark Sky Week, requesting a proclamation or letter of support is a meaningful and accessible way to …

January 22, 2026

Observatory Park at Turner Farm receives Urban Night Sky Place designation

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Observatory Park at Turner Farm in Great Falls, Virginia, has been designated as an Urban Night Sky Place (UNSP) …

January 15, 2026