Capture the Dark Photo Contest

Our annual photo contest celebrates the power of the night sky with astrophotography and related photos. The contest is free to enter and open to all ages.

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2026 contest

Stay tuned for exciting updates on next year’s contest later this year. In the meantime, explore the 2025 Capture the Dark winners below.

2025 contest

Thank you to all this year’s spectacular entrants and our dedicated judges!

A special thank you to Capture the Dark’s sponsors:
Visit Utah, Visit Tucson, Discover Flagstaff, Peak Design, Sky View Tents, PhotoPills, Lensbaby, LRTimelapse, and Move Shoot Move.

2024 contest: cancelled

DarkSky International did not hold the Capture the Dark photo contest in 2024 due to organizational changes.