How do cities receive a dark sky designation? [Video]

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Post date January 29, 2024

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Jonestown joined an elite group this past week, the newest member among a limited number of “dark sky” communities.

The global nonprofit International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) designated Jonestown a “Dark Sky Community” in recognition of its efforts to reduce light produce. It’s the ninth Texas city to receive the designation, joining the ranks of other Texas communities like Bee Cave, Blanco, Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Horseshoe Bay and Wimberley.

“We got excited,” said Mark Grossman, a member of the Jonestown Night Sky Advocacy Group. “We haven’t had any parties yet or anything, but we got excited.”

Overall, there are only around 200 places, sanctuaries, urban night skies and communities in the world with dark sky certifications, per the IDA.

Grossman said the designation followed four years of work alongside community members and Jonestown city leadership to meet the necessary criteria. So, how exactly does a place become a dark sky community?

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