A decently dark site in a rural area has a sky background of about 21 mag/arcsec 2. In the Rocky Mountains in Colorado I’ve been to sites a bit darker than this, and it’s truly spectacular.

Flagstaff became the International Dark Sky City in 2001, setting a worldwide precedent for saving the night sky. By Mason Carroll Published : Apr. 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM MST ...

Nevada City pushes for Dark Sky certification to protect night sky 03:38. In a world that's growing brighter by the year, one small gold rush town is working to keep its night dark and its skies ...

The city of Flagstaff has taken big steps to preserve the clarity of its night sky. Find out the best ways to experience the world-class stargazing that this city in Arizona has to offer.

In a world that's growing brighter by the year, one small gold rush town is working to keep its night dark and its skies full of stars.

Historic Antelope is a small rural town in north-central Oregon, committed to protecting a significant asset the town has to offer, a night sky where one can “see the Milky Way from Main Street.” ...

Wild Nephin National Park (formerly Ballycroy) is a designated Dark Sky Park with a backdrop of rugged hills and coastline. Book a night hike or storytelling session with Terra Firma Ireland or ...

The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is working to preserve the night sky. Here's a look at its 21 certified dark sky reserves around the world.

Cloud cover forecast: 5%-20% throughout the night. Additional notes: It's around plenty of other dark sky areas in the Four Corners region. Jordanelle State Park. Location: Heber City; Sunset time ...