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About DarkSky International

 

Founded in 1988, DarkSky International (formerly the International Dark-Sky Association) is a global organization dedicated to addressing light pollution.3 With members in over 70 countries, the organization empowers the dark sky movement by providing leadership, tools, and resources to reduce light pollution and promote responsible outdoor lighting.

“We empower the dark sky movement and provide leadership, tools, and resources for individuals, policymakers, and industry to reduce light pollution and promote responsible outdoor lighting that is beautiful, healthy, and functional.”

Visual highlights from our projects

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Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting

DarkSky International and the Illuminating Engineering Society jointly published these principles to prevent and reduce light pollution: lighting should be Useful, Targeted, Low-level, Controlled, and Warm-colored.

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News

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El Morro National Monument Announces International Dark Sky Park Certification

Ramah, NM – The National Park Service and the International Dark Sky Association are pleased to announce El Morro National Monument as an International Dark Sky Park. This certification recognizes the exceptional quality of the park’s night skies and provides added opportunities to enhance visitor experiences through astronomy based interpretive programming.

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Chaco has long been considered by many night sky enthusiasts to be one of the best places in America to stargaze. Today, amidst this ancient landscape, visitors can experience the same dark sky that the Chacoans observed a thousand years ago. 

Narayini Brito-Davis leads the International Darkness Society in a new direction

In early 2025, DarkSky International underwent a significant personnel change, announcing that Nalayini Brito-Davies would assume the role of Chair of the Board, effective January 1, 2025. As the first non-American to hold this position, Brito-Davies not only brings a global perspective to the association but also extensive experience in the management and operation of non-profit organizations and corporate entities.

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