Arizona’s dark sky cities ... Stargazers are flocking to AZ’s 22 Dark Sky Places — and putting astrotourism on the map. ... Christian Luginbuhl, board president of the Flagstaff Dark ...

Designated in 2001 as the world’s first International Dark Sky City, Flagstaff has been working to limit light pollution since at least 1958, when it passed an ordinance — remarkable in its ...

Arizona is home to around 22 officially designated Dark Sky Places, making it one of the best spots in the country to look up and get lost in the night sky; however, that accomplishment didn't ...

Today, all designated Dark Sky sites span 22 countries on six continents, protecting more than 61,776 square miles. And one of the best places in the U.S. to view the stars is Flagstaff. Read more ...

In 2001, Flagstaff was officially named the world’s first international dark sky city, setting a global precedent. By Mason Carroll Published : Apr. 8, 2024 at 5:10 PM MST | Updated : Apr. 8 ...

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 ...

Flagstaff became the first city in the world to be designated an International Dark Sky Place in 2001, and since then more than 200 other locations, including 55 cities, have followed the city’s ...

Discover Flagstaff, the world’s first international dark-sky city. The city of Flagstaff has taken big steps to preserve the clarity of its night sky.

Flagstaff, the first International Dark Sky City, will host a celebration during International Dark Sky Week from April 21 to 27.