followed by an untamed view of the stars at night. The road to qualifying Glenorchy as a Dark Sky Sanctuary, however, took more than just the awestruck reviews of tourists like me to come to fruition.

Tāhuna Glenorchy, nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s South Island, has been declared an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.

three international dark sky parks and an international dark sky sanctuary. If you head out on a clear night this week, there will be several celestial events to look out for, and more later this ...

Advocates say visible night skies have benefits ranging from ... Canoe Area Wilderness is a more-than-million-acre dark sky sanctuary, a distinction awarded by Dark Sky International, and is ...

working to certify the park as a dark sky sanctuary through the International Dark Sky Association. Sanctuaries are the darkest night skies among different designations, including parks and reserves.

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks May 5-6, but clouds could dampen viewing chances. Here's a look at what to know in Michigan.

All three spots offer campgrounds that allow people to spend a night under the dazzling stars. There’s also the Oregon Outback Dark Sky Sanctuary, which currently comprises the southeastern half ...

Previously named Scotland’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary, it is one of only ... and only around 40 full-time residents, so its night skies are free from light pollution.