DarkSky International opposes Reflect Orbital’s proposed orbital illumination system
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Tourism director presents visitor dashboard; council debates Dark Sky branding and seal options Tourism director Chris Ruggia presented initial visitor-dashboard data and spending estimates and previewed the Smithsonian exhibit; council discussed geofencing, TxDOT signage and three logo options emphasizing Alpine's Dark Sky Reserve identity and Sul Ross State University references.

Alpine's tourism is set to soar with a new visitor dashboard revealing potential spending of $18.3 million in 2025—get ready for exciting updates and a Smithsonian exhibit!

Learn more here

#AlpineBrewsterCounty #TX #AlpineTourism #CulturalEvents #CitizenPortal #DarkSkyReserve #VisitorEconomy

Ancient stone ruins silhouetted against a star-filled night sky with the Milky Way faintly visible.

The Dales is one of the best places in the UK to enjoy incredible starry skies, and many of our local businesses are now officially Dark Sky Friendly. Find out more 👇

https://ow.ly/2FwA50YhGLZ

📸 Paul Clark | #YorkshireDales #DarkSkyReserve #DarkSkiesFestival

A dark, star-filled night sky above a snowy landscape. Two bare trees stand silhouetted against the faint glow on the horizon, their branches clearly defined against the deep blue of the sky. The snow-covered ground is softly illuminated, with gentle contours and subtle tracks leading toward the trees.

Our annual Dark Skies Festival is a great opportunity to explore the beauty of the night sky in the Yorkshire Dales National Park Dark Sky Reserve. The Festival runs from 13 February to 1 March 2026.

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#YorkshireDales #DarkSkiesFestival #DarkSkyReserve

Amazing shot of the Aurora Borealis by Shaun Davey - we are very fortunate to enjoy such clear skies and very low light pollution in our International #darkskyreserve

#exmoor #exmoornationalpark #auroraborealis

A nighttime photograph of an old stone arch bridge spanning a still, dark river. The bridge is gently illuminated, revealing its weathered stone texture and the smooth curve of its single arch. Tall trees line both sides of the riverbank; their branches, some bare and others lightly covered with leaves, frame the scene and cast faint reflections in the water below. Above the bridge, the sky is filled with a dense spray of stars, with the Milky Way rising vertically through the centre of the image like a pale, glowing column of light. Wisps of cloud drift across the lower sky, softly tinted by distant light pollution, while the upper sky remains deep and velvety black. The reflection of the bridge and surrounding trees forms a near-perfect oval on the glassy water, adding symmetry and a sense of calm. The overall mood is serene and atmospheric, highlighting the contrast between the ancient structure and the vast, star‑filled sky overhead.

🌒 Today marks the shortest day of the year.

✨ In the National Park, the darkness is something magical. The Dales are home to some of the darkest skies in the UK, officially recognised as an International Dark Sky Reserve.

📸 Paul Clark | #YorkshireDales #DarkSkyReserve

Took my own beautiful photo at the Dark Sky Reserve in New Zealand. #darkSkyReserve #NewZealand #stars #nightBeauty #nature

DARK SKY RESERVE - Dutch Musician Robin Kester's Second Album Dutch musician Robin Kester's second album DARK SKY RESERVE has been released by Memphis Industries

Dutch musician Robin Kester's second album DARK SKY RESERVE has been released by Memphis Industries

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#music #newmusic #rock #indierock #electronicmusic #indiemusic #robinkester #darkskyreserve @robinkester.com @memphisindustries.bsky.social

Dark Sky Reserve

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A panorama picture of South Wales’ largest glacial lake, surrounded by bare, grassy, glacial ridge mountains, with a bright morning sun in a clear sky.

Most stunning surroundings to wake up in after some star gazing? #Cymru! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #BreconBeacons (Llyn y Fan Fawr) #DarkSkyReserve @visitwales.bsky.social www.wales.com/visit/visiti...

Do Look Up!

The sky tonight was really crisp and clear, so I stood and looked at the stars go by for a while. And then I thought, that's not being a very good photographer, so I took this picture. :)

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#Astro #EastCoastKin #Galaxy #Night #DarkSkyReserve

Starry skies, mountain highs, and owls in the night — Mont-Mégantic National Park, you’ve got our hearts. 🏕️❤️

#SEPAQ #Estrie #DarkSkyReserve #QuebecNature #HikingAdventures

Lights of the South

Reds. Yellows, Greens, and a couple of Magellanic Clouds just for good measure. :)
I really do love just looking at the night sky here!

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"Look with your eyes. See with your Soul."

#DarkSkyReserve #Nightscape #Landscape #Photography #EastCoastKin

Stunning view of the Milky Way rising over the silhouette of a hill near Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. The sky glows with shades of violet and pink, filled with countless stars. The Milky Way stretches diagonally across the frame, revealing cosmic dust clouds and galactic light in this renowned Dark Sky Reserve. Captured with a Pixel 9.

#LakeTekapo #MilkyWay #NewZealand #DarkSkyReserve #NightPhotography #Astrophotography #StarryNight #SkyGazing #CosmicView #SouthernHemisphere #Pixel9

#EastCoastKin #MoreCharactersNeeded #Galaxy #DarkSkyReserve #MilkyWay #LongExposure #Travel

A breathtaking view of the star-filled night sky above Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, captured with a Pixel 9. The Milky Way stretches diagonally across the frame, with countless stars scattered over the dark sky. The image showcases the region’s exceptional visibility as part of a renowned Dark Sky Reserve

#LakeTekapo #NewZealand #DarkSkyReserve #MilkyWay #Astrophotography #Stargazing #NightSky #Cosmos #Starscape #NatureWonder #AorakiMackenzie #Pixel9

Milky Way setting over Mt. Ngauruhoe as the morning twilight begins over Tongariro National Park. #mtngauruhoe #milkywayphoto #tongarironationalpark #talus2 #camping #astrophotography #darkskyreserve #volcano #aotearoa #newzealand #mtdoom #canonr6 #canonnz

Stargazing at the Milky Way Galaxy with my husband.

1385. Stargazing with the husband 🌌

#milkyway #stargazing #terlingua #darkskyreserve #silhouette #photography #lookup #glimmers #couple

1393. Milky Way. #milkyway #nightsky #darkskyreserve #bigbend #texas #photography

A clump of bare trees under a star filled night sky

The star filled sky above my village of Kettlewell, last night. #darkskies #night #nightphotography #darkskyreserve #yorkshire #yorkshiredales

Our Dark Skies Festival kicks off next weekend! It's a great opportunity to explore the beauty of the night sky, and with its stunning landscapes and clear skies.

📸 Paul Clark | #YorkshireDales #DarkSkiesFestival #DarkSkyReserve

February is a great time to enjoy stargazing in the #exmoornationalpark international #darkskyreserve

Thanks to Sean Blackmore for sharing this amazing shot taken from Dulverton.

Stunning photo! Thanks James #darkskyreserve #exmoornationalpark #exmoor

10th October 2024, amazing aurora in Cahersiveen
#photography #aurora #kerry #darkskyreserve