Summer Night Sky Viewing Guide for Great Sand Dunes

Description

August and September provide some of the best night skies of the year for summer constellations and the Milky Way, but for those who don’t frequently have access to truly dark night skies, stargazing can be a little overwhelming. This beginner’s guide to stargazing will provide you with some tips and tricks to fully experience the International Dark Sky Park gold-tier skies here at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Duration

6 minutes, 10 seconds

Credit

NPS / Athens Boyle

Date Created

08/06/2025

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