New Zealand’s Tahuna Glenorchy has been officially certified a Dark Sky Sanctuary, marking it as the fifth International Dark Sky Sanctuary in the country.

France’s Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park has been officially designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve, recognizing the collective efforts of the region.

Death Valley Dark Sky Festival returns once again for stargazers and enthusiasts asking the question, "what wonders are beyond our world?" ...

Chile's pristine, dark desert skies, world-renowned for astronomy, are at risk of being outshined by urban and industrial ...

A dozen Colorado state parks are aiming to tamp down light pollution and make it easier for stargazers to check out the night skies with support from a new dark sky program. The Colorado State ...

Oregon is noted for having the largest dark sky sanctuary in the world, as well as the best national park in the US for stargazing, and now, multiple towns are being recognized as official dark ...

Oregon’s dark sky designations keep rolling in. Sisters has been named the state’s second International Dark Sky Community, according to DarkSky International, a designation the city hopes ...

CERRO PARANAL, Chile, - Chile's pristine, dark desert skies, world-renowned for astronomy, are at risk of being outshined by urban and industrial development according to astronomers. Angel ...

Following on from successful projects to reduce pollution in Hawnby, near Helmsley, Ampleforth Abbey and its surrounding buildings has become the latest to join the Dark Skies Friendly Community.

An outback town are pushing to become a recognised Dark Sky Community. The local council and museum hope it will boost tourism in summer. There is magic in an outback night sky and a small town ...

Chile's Celestial Crisis: Can Dark Skies Survive Development? By Rodrigo Gutierrez and Fabian Cambero CERRO PARANAL, Chile (Reuters) - Chile's pristine, dark desert skies, world-renowned for ...