Already famed for its dramatic landscapes and spirit of adventure, New Zealand has added another world-class destination to its map: the Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary. Spanning nearly ...

On Rum, Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary, the island’s 40 residents have learned to embrace darkness. On Rum, Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary, the island’s 40 residents have learned ...

Kaikōura, South Island, Aotearoa New Zealand - 12 September 2024 – DarkSky International officially designated Kaikōura as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary today. The twenty-second location ...

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Symphony Under the Stars is one of many events at the annual Dark Sky Festival (17 October to 2 November 2025) held in Jasper National Park, one of the world's largest and most accessible dark sky ...

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 ...

It was designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary in 2020. “Experiencing the night skies here will take you back in time to the night skies first experienced by the Wabanaki 11,000 years ago ...

Lifestyle reporter Rachel Rademacher takes us to Beaver Island, where they recently celebrated receiving recognition as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary, one of only 22 other locations in the ...

three international dark sky parks and an international dark sky sanctuary. Keep an eye on the weather forecast ahead of the event, as a clear night sky will be optimal for taking in the rare ...