SUMMARY
The 2026 Capture the Dark photography contest, organized by DarkSky International, celebrated exceptional night sky photography. Among the winners, three images stood out: "The Chasm" featuring glow worms and the Milky Way in a cave, "Razorback" with the Milky Way over an Australian outback landscape, and "Aurora over the Prince Christian Sound" capturing the aurora borealis in Greenland. These photographs not only highlight the beauty of the night sky but also underscore DarkSky International's mission to combat light pollution.
TAKEAWAYS
DarkSky International's 2026 Capture the Dark contest winners were announced.
Winning images featured astrophotography, including the Milky Way, auroras, and glow worms.
The contest aims to showcase night sky beauty and raise awareness about light pollution.
Notable winning images included "The Chasm," "Razorback," and "Aurora over the Prince Christian Sound."