{"id":136,"date":"2014-09-04T08:34:53","date_gmt":"2014-09-04T15:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/summitrise.com\/?page_id=136"},"modified":"2025-10-31T13:02:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T20:02:20","slug":"darksky-approved","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/","title":{"rendered":"DarkSky Approved"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"database\" class=\"wp-block-group is-style-ds-gr-full remove-margin-top has-eggplant-2-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1debcab4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94bc23d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/darksky-approved-luminaires-program\/luminaires\/#\/quick_search\/all_products?q=\">Search products &amp; companies<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull mb-10 is-style-ds-landing-gr is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"certification\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns !max-w-full lg:!grid grid-cols-12 gap-x-10 mb-0 px-0 py-0 ds-block-columns--2 is-style-darksky-landing is-style-ds-landing-r is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns !max-w-full lg:!grid grid-cols-12 gap-x-10 mb-0 px-0 py-0 ds-block-columns--2-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DarkSky-Approved.png\" alt=\"A man on a ladder changes out the bulb of an outdoor light fixture.\" class=\"wp-image-32368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DarkSky-Approved.png 1080w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-240x240.png 240w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-720x720.png 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DarkSky certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Quality outdoor lighting protects and restores the natural night environment by controlling <a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/what-is-light-pollution\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"22030\">light pollution<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>DarkSky Approved<\/strong> program provides objective, third-party certification for lighting products, lighting designs, and installed lighting projects that <a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/responsible-outdoor-lighting-at-night-rolan-manifesto-for-lighting\/\">minimize glare, reduce light trespass, and reduce light pollution<\/a>. To be certified, they must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restrict the amount of upward-directed light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid glare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid over-lighting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilize dimming and other appropriate lighting controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimize short-wavelength (bluish) light in the nighttime environment <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"products+companies\" class=\"wp-block-group mb-10 is-style-ds-landing-gr is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns !max-w-full lg:!grid grid-cols-12 gap-x-10 mb-0 px-0 py-0 ds-block-columns--2 is-style-darksky-landing is-style-ds-landing-l is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns !max-w-full lg:!grid grid-cols-12 gap-x-10 mb-0 px-0 py-0 ds-block-columns--2-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DarkSky Approved<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Luminaires<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\">The <strong>DarkSky Approved Luminaires<\/strong> program provides objective, third-party certification for luminaires (light fixtures) that protect the night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our searchable database features hundreds of products to meet all your outdoor lighting needs\u2014including streetlights, path lighting, residential, and commercial solutions. Interested in getting a product approved? Learn more about our program catagories and guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/darksky-approved-luminaires-program\/luminaires\/#\/quick_search\/all_products?q=\">Search products and companies<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/darksky-approved-luminaires-program\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Luminaires-program-tile.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Luminaires-program-tile.jpg 945w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Luminaires-program-tile-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Luminaires-program-tile-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Luminaires-program-tile-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Luminaires-program-tile-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Luminaires-program-tile-240x240.jpg 240w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Luminaires-program-tile-720x720.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull mb-10 is-style-ds-landing-gr is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"sports-lighting\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns !max-w-full lg:!grid grid-cols-12 gap-x-10 mb-0 px-0 py-0 ds-block-columns--2 is-style-darksky-landing is-style-ds-landing-r is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns !max-w-full lg:!grid grid-cols-12 gap-x-10 mb-0 px-0 py-0 ds-block-columns--2-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OSL-program-tile.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OSL-program-tile.jpg 945w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OSL-program-tile-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OSL-program-tile-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OSL-program-tile-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OSL-program-tile-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OSL-program-tile-240x240.jpg 240w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OSL-program-tile-720x720.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DarkSky Approved<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outdoor Sports Lighting <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\">The <strong>Outdoor Sports Lighting<\/strong> program encourages and promotes community-friendly sports lighting designs that minimize light pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our program offers clear guidance to municipalities, lighting designers, and citizens for best-in-class sports field lighting. We offer rigorous independent third-party certification of fields that meet our exacting standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/outdoor-sports-lighting\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull mb-10 is-style-ds-landing-gr is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"lodging\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns !max-w-full lg:!grid grid-cols-12 gap-x-10 mb-0 px-0 py-0 ds-block-columns--2 is-style-darksky-landing is-style-ds-landing-l is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns !max-w-full lg:!grid grid-cols-12 gap-x-10 mb-0 px-0 py-0 ds-block-columns--2-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DarkSky Approved<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lodging Experiences <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Overnight visitor accommodations with exceptional or distinguished quality starry nights and nighttime environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DarkSky Approved Lodging may include, for example, hotels, resorts, retreat centers, cabins, and other permanent structures for overnight accommodations that promote ecotourism, or astrotourism and are situated in dark sky locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/darksky-approved-lodging\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lodging-program-tile.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lodging-program-tile.jpg 945w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lodging-program-tile-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lodging-program-tile-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lodging-program-tile-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lodging-program-tile-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lodging-program-tile-240x240.jpg 240w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lodging-program-tile-720x720.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull mb-10 is-style-ds-landing-gr is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"sports-lighting\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns !max-w-full lg:!grid grid-cols-12 gap-x-10 mb-0 px-0 py-0 ds-block-columns--2 is-style-darksky-landing is-style-ds-landing-r is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns !max-w-full lg:!grid grid-cols-12 gap-x-10 mb-0 px-0 py-0 ds-block-columns--2-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ports-program-tile.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ports-program-tile.jpg 945w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ports-program-tile-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ports-program-tile-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ports-program-tile-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ports-program-tile-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ports-program-tile-240x240.jpg 240w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ports-program-tile-720x720.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DarkSky Approved<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Port Marine Terminal Lighting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\">The <strong>Port Marine Terminal Lighting<\/strong> program promotes lighting designs and installations that reduce light pollution, helping protect coastal environments and marine ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our program provides guidance for port authorities to implement lighting practices that minimize sky glow and light trespass, while maintaining and even enhancing efficiency. Through rigorous, independent third-party certification, we recognize sites that meet our guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/port-marine-terminal-lighting-program\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull mb-10 is-style-ds-landing-gr is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"lodging\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns !max-w-full lg:!grid grid-cols-12 gap-x-10 mb-0 px-0 py-0 ds-block-columns--2 is-style-darksky-landing is-style-ds-landing-l is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns !max-w-full lg:!grid grid-cols-12 gap-x-10 mb-0 px-0 py-0 ds-block-columns--2-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DarkSky Appproved<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sea Turtle Sensitive Lighting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Of all the animals on our planet, perhaps none are under more threat from light pollution than sea turtles. Sea turtles live their whole lives in the ocean, but hatchlings are born on sandy beaches at night, and must find the ocean by the light of the horizon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sea turtle sensitive light fixtures are designed to keep light where it is needed \u2014 pointed downward \u2014&nbsp;and limit the light spectrum emitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/products-companies\/#!\/~\/search\/keyword=turtle\">Find sea turtle sensitive lighting<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-9.jpg 945w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-9-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-9-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-9-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-9-240x240.jpg 240w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-9-720x720.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption pt-4 mx-5 md:mx-0 !mb-0 !mt-0\">Sea turtle sensitive light fixtures are designed to keep light where it is needed &mdash; pointed downward &mdash; and limit the light spectrum emitted.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:92px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-ds-gr-full has-eggplant-2-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"categories\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-transparent-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7f8cea3b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignfull\">Categories we certify<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns !max-w-full lg:!grid grid-cols-12 gap-x-10 mb-0 px-0 py-0 ds-block-columns--2 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns !max-w-full lg:!grid grid-cols-12 gap-x-10 mb-0 px-0 py-0 ds-block-columns--2-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<accordion-item class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js accordion-border-eggplant4\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-open-breakpoint=\"0\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-uuid=\"1360\"><h4 id=\"at-1360\" class=\"js-accordion-controller c-accordion__title\" role=\"button\"><strong>Luminaires<\/strong><\/h4><div id=\"ac-1360\" class=\"c-accordion__content\" hidden><div class=\"c-accordion__content-wrapper\">\n<p>Light fixtures that have been proven to significantly reduce light pollution through strict control of distribution and color, as well as the use of shielding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/products-companies\/\">View certified products &amp; companies<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/application\/\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/accordion-item>\n\n\n\n<accordion-item class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js accordion-border-eggplant4\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-open-breakpoint=\"0\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-uuid=\"1361\"><h4 id=\"at-1361\" class=\"js-accordion-controller c-accordion__title\" role=\"button\"><strong>Controls<\/strong><\/h4><div id=\"ac-1361\" class=\"c-accordion__content\" hidden><div class=\"c-accordion__content-wrapper\">\n<p>Products that regulate the intensity of a luminaire\u2019s light output, such as by dimming, switching, and\/or programmed times of operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/products-companies\/#!\/Controllers\/c\/18677021\">View certified controls<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/accordion-item>\n\n\n\n<accordion-item class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js accordion-border-eggplant4\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-open-breakpoint=\"0\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-uuid=\"1362\"><h4 id=\"at-1362\" class=\"js-accordion-controller c-accordion__title\" role=\"button\"><strong>Signage<\/strong><\/h4><div id=\"ac-1362\" class=\"c-accordion__content\" hidden><div class=\"c-accordion__content-wrapper\">\n<p>Products that use retroreflection or other technologies that can replace internally illuminated signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/products-companies\/#!\/Signage\/c\/122045257\">View certified signage<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/accordion-item>\n\n\n\n<accordion-item class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js accordion-border-eggplant4\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-open-breakpoint=\"0\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-uuid=\"1363\"><h4 id=\"at-1363\" class=\"js-accordion-controller c-accordion__title\" role=\"button\"><strong>Luminescent products<\/strong><\/h4><div id=\"ac-1363\" class=\"c-accordion__content\" hidden><div class=\"c-accordion__content-wrapper\">\n<p>Products that emit light by luminescence alone after having been exposed to light during the day. These are typically used only for wayfinding, as the light output is low but sufficient in areas with minimal ambient light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/products-companies\/#!\/Luminescent-products\/c\/23892055\">View certified luminescent products<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/accordion-item>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignfull\">Look for the seal(s) of approval<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-seal-Eggplant6-no-unauthorized-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29989\" style=\"width:240px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-seal-Eggplant6-no-unauthorized-use.png 500w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-seal-Eggplant6-no-unauthorized-use-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-seal-Eggplant6-no-unauthorized-use-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-seal-Eggplant6-no-unauthorized-use-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-seal-Eggplant6-no-unauthorized-use-240x240.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-font-size\">The <strong>DarkSky Approved seal<\/strong> tells you a luminaire or device has passed certification by DarkSky\u2019s technical lighting team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-font-size\">The seal of approval was adopted in 2022. You may also see <a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/news\/darksky-approved-program-has-a-new-logo\/\">the legacy logo<\/a> applied to retail packaging by many manufacturers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns !max-w-full lg:!grid grid-cols-12 gap-x-10 mb-0 px-0 py-0 ds-block-columns--3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns !max-w-full lg:!grid grid-cols-12 gap-x-10 mb-0 px-0 py-0 ds-block-columns--3-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-Sports-Lighting-logo-Eggplant6-500px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30004\" style=\"width:180px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-Sports-Lighting-logo-Eggplant6-500px.png 500w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-Sports-Lighting-logo-Eggplant6-500px-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-Sports-Lighting-logo-Eggplant6-500px-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-Sports-Lighting-logo-Eggplant6-500px-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-Sports-Lighting-logo-Eggplant6-500px-240x240.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DarkSky Approved outdoor sports lighting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdoor sports lighting installations or retrofits that minimize or eliminate glare and light trespass, and protect wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/outdoor-sports-lighting\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/outdoor-sports-lighting\/criteria\/\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-Lodging-seal-600x600-eggplant6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29990\" style=\"width:180px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-Lodging-seal-600x600-eggplant6.png 600w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-Lodging-seal-600x600-eggplant6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-Lodging-seal-600x600-eggplant6-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-Lodging-seal-600x600-eggplant6-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-Lodging-seal-600x600-eggplant6-240x240.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DarkSky Approved Lodging<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Overnight visitor accommodation with exceptional or distinguished quality starry nights and a nighttime environment preserved through on-site DarkSky Approved lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/international-dark-sky-places\/all-places\/?_select_a_place_type=darksky-approved-lodging\">View certified Lodging<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/lodging\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-Sea-Turtle-Sensitive-logo-Eggplant6-500px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29991\" style=\"width:180px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-Sea-Turtle-Sensitive-logo-Eggplant6-500px.png 500w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-Sea-Turtle-Sensitive-logo-Eggplant6-500px-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-Sea-Turtle-Sensitive-logo-Eggplant6-500px-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-Sea-Turtle-Sensitive-logo-Eggplant6-500px-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/darksky.org\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DarkSky-Approved-Sea-Turtle-Sensitive-logo-Eggplant6-500px-240x240.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DarkSky Approved Sea Turtle Sensitive lighting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sea turtle sensitive light fixtures are designed to keep light where it is needed \u2014 pointed downward. Sea turtle friendly light sources limit the spectrum of light emitted to minimize the impact on hatchling turtles and egg-laying mothers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/products-companies\/#!\/~\/search\/keyword=turtle\">View sea turtle sensitive lighting<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/resources\/guides-and-how-tos\/sea-turtle-conservation\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"in-this-section\" class=\"wp-block-group box-padding-top-btm remove-margin-btm is-style-ds-gr-full has-gray-1-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-ds-landing-gr is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this section<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns !max-w-full lg:!grid grid-cols-12 gap-x-10 mb-0 px-0 py-0 ds-block-columns--3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns !max-w-full lg:!grid grid-cols-12 gap-x-10 mb-0 px-0 py-0 ds-block-columns--3-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DarkSky Approved luminaires<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/products-companies\/\">All products &amp; companies A\u2013Z<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/retailers\/\">Retailers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/application\/\">Apply to be DarkSky Approved<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outdoor Sports Lighting program<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/outdoor-sports-lighting\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/outdoor-sports-lighting\/criteria\/\">Certification guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/outdoor-sports-lighting\/application\/\">Application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DarkSky Approved Lodging<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/darksky-approved-lodging\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/what-we-do\/darksky-approved\/darksky-approved-lodging#approved-lodging\">Approved lodging<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The DarkSky Approved program provides objective, third-party certification for luminaires that minimize glare, reduce light trespass, and don\u2019t pollute the night sky.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":32385,"parent":21371,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-full-width.blade.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[606,548],"tags":[],"advocacy_type":[],"events_terms":[],"locations_terms":[],"admin_issue":[],"class_list":["post-136","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-darksky-approved","category-what-we-do"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/136","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=136"}],"version-history":[{"count":211,"href":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/136\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35357,"href":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/136\/revisions\/35357"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21371"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32385"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=136"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=136"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=136"},{"taxonomy":"advocacy_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/advocacy_type?post=136"},{"taxonomy":"events_terms","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/events_terms?post=136"},{"taxonomy":"locations_terms","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/locations_terms?post=136"},{"taxonomy":"admin_issue","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darksky.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/admin_issue?post=136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}