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Black Mesa becomes the first International Dark Sky Park in Oklahoma

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Black Mesa State Park, located in the far western panhandle of Oklahoma in the United States, has been designated …

December 21, 2025

DarkSky International opposes Reflect Orbital’s proposed orbital illumination system

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DarkSky International recently released an organizational statement in response to Reflect Orbital’s proposal to use in-space mirrors to reflect …

December 19, 2025

Saudi Arabia announces new Dark Sky Park in the MENA region

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Hail Province, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Announces the Largest Dark Sky Park in the MENA Region. Spanning 13,416 km², …

December 15, 2025

Where the stars still shine: Caprock Canyons State Park earns International Dark Sky certification

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Caprock Canyons State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife Caprock Canyons State Park has been certified as an International …

November 25, 2025

Huanglong National Scenic Area earns International Dark Sky Park designation

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Huanglong National Scenic Area (Xueshanliang) has been officially certified as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International.

November 9, 2025

ARTIS Park in Amsterdam becomes an Urban Night Sky Place, becoming first zoo in the world to earn DarkSky certification

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ARTIS has officially been certified as an Urban Night Sky Place by DarkSky International.

October 20, 2025

Two sports complexes in Apache Junction, Arizona receive DarkSky Approved designation

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Apache Junction, Arizona sports fields are going Dark Sky Friendly. Both Prospector Park and Superstition Shadows Park were recently …

September 30, 2025

Cataloochee Ranch and The Swag expand DarkSky Approved Lodging to East Coast

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Cataloochee Ranch and The Swag, sister Relais & Châteaux properties in Western North Carolina, have officially been designated as …

September 25, 2025

Naseby becomes New Zealand’s first International Dark Sky Community

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After nearly a decade of unwavering dedication, the Naseby community is celebrating a landmark achievement: official certification as New …

September 22, 2025

Lapalala Wilderness Nature Reserve becomes the first Dark Sky Park in South Africa

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DarkSky International is proud to announce the designation of Lapalala Wilderness Nature Reserve as an International Dark Sky Park, …

September 22, 2025

Breckenridge, Colorado, officially designated as a Dark Sky Community

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Known for its limestone hills, oak woodlands, and wide-open skies, Liberty Hill has long cherished its rural roots and …

August 22, 2025

DarkSky International launches new Port Marine Terminal Lighting program

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DarkSky International, the leading global authority on light pollution, has launched a groundbreaking new certification program to bring responsible …

August 19, 2025