DarkSky International has announced the winners of the “Capture the Dark 2025” photography contest, celebrating exceptional nighttime photography while raising awareness about light pollution. This year marked a record with over 2,284 submissions from 22 countries, emphasizing the contest’s growing influence in both the dark sky movement and the photography community. Among the first-place winners were Ambre de l’AIPe for “Requiem for a Dream,” JJ Rao for “The Watchers,” and Oscar Leonardo Chavez Torres for “Scorpion and Scorpio.” The contest highlights the urgent need to combat light pollution and its detrimental effects on wildlife and human health. Visit DarkSky’s website to view the complete gallery of winning photographs and learn more about the initiative’s mission to promote responsible outdoor lighting.