Our International Dark Sky Places program works with communities, parks, municipalities, and the public to certify and protect dark places for humans and wildlife alike. Certifying dark sky …

Find a Dark Sky Place — Search by name, type, or location — Parks, reserves, sanctuaries, and more, in 22 countries on 6 continents.

May 25, 2024 · The darkest skies in the U.S. provide the best stargazing opportunities. From coast to coast, here's where to go for incredible night sky views.

International Dark Sky Places protect ecologically sensitive areas and our universal heritage in the starry night sky. Certified Places are required to use quality outdoor lighting, effective policies …

Apr 16, 2025 · Over forty parks within the National Park System are International Dark Sky Places, certified by Dark Sky International. These places provide amazing opportunities to …

May 6, 2025 · Find out where and how to explore night skies in parks. Click on image above to learn about shooting stars and meteors.

Nov 26, 2024 · DarkSky International has certified the following locations as having the highest quality night sky. The roughly 150 Dark Sky Places in the U.S. fall into five International Dark …

Jan 5, 2020 · A “natural lightscape,” such as a dark night sky, is an environment that is undisturbed by light and air pollution. Dark night skies have natural, cultural, and scenic …

Apr 26, 2025 · 10 night sky targets ranging from planets, to stars, asterisms, and galaxies to hunt down during International Dark Sky Week 2025.

Comprehensive list of dark-sky sites (including DarkSky-sanctioned locations) in the U.S. by state, with Bortle numbers where known: 2023 satellite image showing worldwide light pollution. See …