r/darksky is a subreddit with 39k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and ideas, and the community frequently discusses light pollution, dark sky, night sky, astronomy, and stargazing.
Dedicated to finding, sharing, and preserving the best places to see the stars. Feel free to share stories, photos, and anything else related to observing the night's sky, including stargazing, dark sky sites, astrotourism, and light pollution issues.
Popular Themes in r/darksky
#1
Pain & Anger
: "All I see is just light pollution"
4 posts
#2
Ideas
: "‘Space Advertising’ Could Outshine the Stars—Unless It’s Banned First | Astronomers are racing to protect the dark skies as private companies seek to place large advertisements in Earth orbit"
2 posts
#3
News
: "In Norfolk, Virginia, around 9,000 street lights switched out amid health and wildlife concerns"
2 posts
#4
Advice Requests
: "What is causing this much light pollution in NW North Dakota??"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/darksky
#1
Light Pollution
: "What is causing this much Light Pollution in NW North Dakota??"
64 posts
#2
Dark Sky
: "Liberty Hill, Texas named International Dark Sky Community"
51 posts
#3
Night Sky
: "Where would be the best place to see the Night Sky in the eastern USA"
35 posts
#4
Astronomy
: "Utah governor declares April Dark Sky Month for the fifth year in a row"
21 posts
#5
Stargazing
: "You could see a shooting star every three minutes with the Delta Aquarids meteor shower! 🌠"
20 posts
#6
Stars
: "Skyglow is erasing the Stars, but smarter outdoor lighting can help bring the night back | The first state park in Kansas or Missouri to earn recognition from Dark Sky International is fixing lights that cause unnecessary glare and skyglow."
16 posts
#7
Pollution
: "Lowell Observatory and Grand Canyon Conservancy holding virtual panel on dark sky conservation, April 22 -“Artificial light Pollution is no longer just an astronomer’s concern... It affects all of us, and everyone can help mitigate its impacts. Education is the first step toward meaningful change.”"
14 posts
#8
Wildlife
: "Wildlife hospital says public light displays are contributing to native seabird groundings"
11 posts
#9
Milky Way
: "Milky Way over the grand canyon"
11 posts
#10
Night
: "Take back the Night: Establishing a "right to darkness" could save our Night skies"
7 posts
Member Growth in r/darksky
Yearly
+5k members(15.7%)
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Last updated: July 1, 2026