YNYS ENLLI, Wales, UK – Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island), north Wales, has received International Dark Sky Sanctuary (IDSS) certification from the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). This certification makes Enlli the first site in Europe to… Read more
Pursuing Europe-wide action on light pollution
Europe is the most light-polluted continent, but a bold initiative from the Czech Republic seeks to reverse that. To support a proposal for EU-wide action on light pollution from the Czech Republic, IDA has developed… Read more
Jelsa, Croatia is the First International Dark Sky Community in Southern Europe
JELSA, Hvar, Croatia – The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) has now designated the Municipality of Jelsa on the island Hvar as the first International Dark Sky Community (IDSC) in both Croatia and Southern Europe. With… Read more
Dark Skies Above West Penwith Officially Recognized with the Prestigious International Dark Sky Park Designation
WEST PENWITH, Cornwall, England — The beauty of West Penwith is now officially awarded with the prestigious International Dark Sky Park designation by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). Recognized as an Area of Outstanding Natural… Read more
The Regional Natural Park of Millevaches in Limousin Saves Another Piece of Western Europe’s Nightscape
MILLEVACHES, Limousin, France – The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is proud to announce the Regional Natural Park of Millevaches in Limousin as the world’s newest International Dark Sky Reserve. Joining Alpes Azur Mercantour, Cévennes National… Read more
Q&A with Advocate Andrea Soffiatti from Italy
Each month the International Dark-Sky Association features an IDA Advocate from the worldwide network of volunteers who are working to protect the night in a feature called ‘Monthly Star.’ This month we’re highlighting the work… Read more
North Ronaldsay’s Dark Skies Gain International Recognition
ORKNEY, Scotland — North Ronaldsay of the Orkney Archipelago has been recognized as a Dark Sky Island and an International Dark Sky Community by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). The island, far from sources of… Read more
Pellworm and Spiekeroog, Germany are certified as Star Islands and International Dark Sky Communities
WADDEN SEA, Germany — The islands of Pellworm and Spiekeroog in the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea are now recognized as Star Islands (Sterneninsel in German) and International Dark Sky Communities by the International Dark-Sky… Read more
Towards a Dark Sky Standard: A Lighting Guide to Protect Dark Skies from Local Need to Landscape Impact
The following is a guest post by Dan Oakley, Lead Ranger and Dark Skies Lead at South Downs National Park in the UK. One of the difficulties for dark skies protection in the UK is… Read more
First International Dark Sky Place Status In Austria Awarded
Naturpark Attersee-Traunsee, the largest nature park in the province of Upper Austria, was today named an International Dark Sky Park by IDA. It is the first designation of any kind in the International Dark Sky… Read more