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When autumn’s long nights arrive, the stars put on their finest show. Across the United States, certified dark sky preserves and parks draw stargazers seeking pristine, unpolluted skies. Autumn’s ...

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International Dark Sky Week is April 21-28, 2025. Michigan offers dark sky parks throughout the state for ideal stargazing. Stargazers, International Dark Sky Week is here and now's your chance to ...

International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) - April 21 - 28, 2025 - is a worldwide event that draws attention to light pollution, promotes simple solutions to mitigate the issue, and celebrates the ...

SEQUIM — International Dark Sky Week, billed as “a worldwide celebration of the dark and natural night” by Dark Sky International, will be celebrated today through April 28. During the past century, ...