Capture the Dark 2025 Photo Contest Highlights the Importance of Preserving Night Skies

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August 18, 2025

Capture the Dark 2025 Photo Contest Highlights the Importance of Preserving Night Skies

DarkSky International has unveiled the winners of its fifth annual Capture the Dark photography contest, spotlighting remarkable astrophotography that underscores the importance of preserving dark skies. The competition featured eight categories, including Mobile Nighttime Photography and Young Astrophotographers. Notable winners include JJ Rao for “The Watchers,” capturing rare red sprites over Australia, and Tom Rae’s “Starlight Highway,” showcasing the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Other impressive entries highlight the impacts of light pollution and the beauty of nocturnal wildlife. The complete showcase and details can be found on the DarkSky website.

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