An IDA International Dark Sky Community is a town, city, municipality or other legally organized community that has shown exceptional dedication to the preservation of the night sky through the implementation and enforcement of a quality outdoor lighting ordinance, dark sky education and citizen support of dark skies. Dark Sky Communities excel in their efforts to promote responsible lighting and dark sky stewardship, and set good examples for surrounding communities.
If you are interested in applying or learning more about how to become an International Dark Sky Community, click here:
Certified IDA International Dark Sky Communities
- Beverly Shores, Indiana (U.S.)
- Big Park / Village of Oak Creek, Arizona (U.S.)
- Bon Accord (Canada)
- Borrego Springs, California (U.S.)
- Camp Verde, Arizona (U.S.)
- Coll (Scotland)
- Dripping Springs, Texas (U.S.)
- Flagstaff, Arizona (U.S.)
- Fountain Hills, Arizona (U.S.)
- Fulda (Germany)
- Homer Glen, Illinois (U.S.)
- Horseshoe Bay, Texas (U.S.)
- Ketchum, Idaho (U.S.)
- Moffat (Scotland)
- Møn and Nyord (Denmark)
- Norwood, Colorado (U.S.)
- Sark (Channel Islands)
- Sedona, Arizona (U.S.)
- Thunder Mountain Pootseev Nightsky (U.S.)
- Torrey, Utah (U.S.)
- Westcliffe and Silver Cliff, Colorado (U.S.)
- Wimberley Valley, Texas (U.S.)
2019 Submission Deadline Dates
| 28 January 2019 | 25 March 2019 |
| 27 May 2019 | 29 July 2019 |
| 30 September 2019 | 25 November 2019 |
Download the current International Dark Sky Community guidelines
2018 International Dark Sky Community Guidelines
Resources for applicants
How To Start A Local Dark Skies Group
From the Utah Community Development Office and Colorado Plateau Dark Sky Cooperative:
Dark Sky Planning Guidance and Best Practices
