Author: Amber Harrison

How to write an annual report for your International Dark Sky Place

Resources

As a condition for continued accreditation of International Dark Sky Places (IDSPs), DarkSky International requires each certified Place to …

November 3, 2025

Ynys Enlli – Bardsey Island

Sanctuaries

U.K.

Renowned for its wildlife and rugged natural beauty, the island is home to the Bardsey Bird and Field Observatory. …

October 6, 2023

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

Regional Natural Park of Vercors

Reserves

France

The Regional Natural Park of Vercors is located in the French Alps and is comprised of high mountain plateaus …

September 26, 2023

Vercors named fifth International Dark Sky Reserve in France

Press release

AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES REGION, FRANCE The Regional Natural Park of Vercors has been designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve by …

September 26, 2023

Parc national du Mont-Tremblant

Parks

Canada

Parc national du Mont-Tremblant was the first national park in the Canadian province of Québec. Located 120 kilometers north …

August 30, 2023

Parc national du Mont-Tremblant becomes Canada’s sixth certified International Dark Sky Place

International Dark Sky Places

Parc national du Mont-Tremblant was certified as Canada's third International Dark Sky Park and sixth International Dark Sky Place.

August 30, 2023

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

Minami-Rokuroshi

Urban Places

Japan

Minami-Rokuroshi is located in Fukui Prefecture on the southwestern foothills of Mt. Kyogatake, one of Japan's 300 famous mountains.

August 21, 2023

Dark Sky Place types

What we do

Dark Sky Sanctuaries are the most remote (and often darkest) places in the world whose conservation state is most …

September 5, 2023

Springdale, Utah becomes Utah’s twentieth International Dark Sky Place

Press release

Springdale, Utah, near Zion National Park, has been designated an International Dark Sky Community.

July 20, 2023

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary becomes South Australia’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Press release

ARKAROOLA WILDERNESS SANCTUARY, Flinders Ranges, South Australia – Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, located in the northern Flinders Ranges, South Australia…

July 16, 2023