Press release – DarkSky International

Breckenridge, Colorado, officially designated as a Dark Sky Community

Natasha Chortos — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:13:28 +0000

Town of Breckenridge, Colorado The Town of Breckenridge, Colorado, has been officially designated as a Certified Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International. Since 2007, the Town has focused on the benefits of reducing light pollution and protecting our view of the night sky. Breckenridge is the first mountain ski resort community in Colorado to achieve …

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DarkSky International launches new Port Marine Terminal Lighting program

Natasha Chortos — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:45:00 +0000

TUCSON, ARIZONA — DarkSky International, the leading global authority on light pollution, has launched a groundbreaking new certification program to bring responsible lighting to industrial-scale ports. The DarkSky Approved Port Marine Terminal Lighting program is designed to significantly reduce light pollution, safeguarding sensitive coastal ecosystems and nearby communities, while enhancing safe and efficient working conditions. …

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DarkSky International announces winners of the 2025 Capture the Dark photography contest

Natasha Chortos — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:59:15 +0000

TUCSON, AZ — DarkSky International is proud to announce the winners of Capture the Dark 2025, the premier global nighttime photography contest. Now in its fifth year, Capture the Dark has become a globally recognized event, gaining acclaim and influence not only within the dark sky movement but across the broader photography community. It is widely …

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Liberty Hill, Texas named International Dark Sky Community

Natasha Chortos — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:24:58 +0000

Liberty Hill, Texas Liberty Hill has been designated an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International, making it the first such community in Williamson County and joining just 22 other certified Dark Sky Places in Texas. This designation is a significant milestone for the fast-growing Hill Country city, reflecting a strong community commitment to preserving …

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New DarkSky Approved pickleball complex shines sustainably in Champaign, Illinois

Natasha Chortos — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:54:16 +0000

Champaign, Illinois, USA DarkSky International is proud to announce a newly certified DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting project in Champaign, Illinois. The Centennial Park Pickleball Complex, operated by the Champaign Park District, completed a sustainable lighting upgrade in February 2025 and is now the second outdoor sports court in Illinois to receive this important certification. …

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The Bavarian Forest Nature Park and the Bavarian Forest National Park have been certified as an International Dark Sky Reserve by DarkSky International

Natasha Chortos — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Zwiesel, Bavarian Forest, Bavaria, Germany The “Bavarian Forest Nature Park” and the “Bavarian Forest National Park” have been officially recognized as an International Dark Sky Reserve by DarkSky International. Alongside the Röhn and the Winkelmoosalm, the Bavarian Forest is now the third star park in Bavaria: “The Bavarian Forest Star Park.” In recent years, the …

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Bluff becomes Utah’s newest International Dark Sky Community

Natasha Chortos — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:19:33 +0000

Bluff, Utah The town of Bluff, Utah is the state’s latest certified International Dark Sky Community. This prestigious certification recognizes the dedicated efforts of Bears Ears Partnership, Town of Bluff, and community advocates committed to protecting the natural night environment. Bluff now joins a select group of communities around the world working to preserve the …

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HUB Sports Center serving Washington–Idaho communities earns DarkSky Approved certification

Drew Reagan — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Liberty Lake, Washington, USA HUB Sports Center’s newly completed Fields Complex has officially earned DarkSky Approved status through DarkSky International’s Outdoor Sports Lighting Program. This milestone makes HUB the first DarkSky Approved outdoor sports lighting facility in Eastern Washington, and only the second in the entire state. HUB Sports Center, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving …

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Morvan Regional Park designated as France’s newest International Dark Sky Reserve

Natasha Chortos — Wed, 21 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Saint-Brisson, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, France The Morvan Regional Natural Park has officially been designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve, known locally as “Réserve Internationale de Ciel Étoilé du Morvan” (RICE Morvan). This recognition marks the culmination of a territory-wide effort to improve night sky quality, protect biodiversity, and enhance the region’s appeal. The success of the …

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Island of Anholt Becomes Fourth International Dark Sky Park in Denmark

Natasha Chortos — Thu, 15 May 2025 07:01:00 +0000

Anholt, Denmark The Danish island of Anholt, located in the Kattegat Strait between Denmark and Sweden, has been officially designated as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International. This designation recognizes Anholt’s exceptional commitment to preserving the island’s naturally dark skies through education, community collaboration, and responsible lighting practices. The certification follows years of …

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Jackson Hole Airport becomes first airport certified as an International Dark Sky Place

Natasha Chortos — Mon, 05 May 2025 16:56:07 +0000

Jackson, Wyoming DarkSky International certified Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) as an Urban Night Sky Place for its ongoing efforts to limit light pollution, making it the first airport in the world to become an International Dark Sky Place. The Jackson Hole Airport is a public-use commercial airport located in Jackson, Wyoming. It is the only commercial …

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DarkSky International proudly announces the return of Capture the Dark—the premier nighttime photography contest

Natasha Chortos — Thu, 01 May 2025 12:54:08 +0000

May 1, 2025 – DarkSky International proudly announces the return of Capture the Dark, the premier nightscape and astrophotography contest. This highly anticipated contest celebrates the wonders of the night while building awareness about what we stand to lose as light pollution continues to erase dark skies worldwide. With the entry window now open (May …

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