Event

Night Sky Viewing

Dinosaur National Monument

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 40.438994, -109.252456


Meet at the closed loop at the south end of Split Mountain Campground.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Time:

8:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Talk

30-60 Minute Talk and Night Sky Observations

Description

Let rangers introduce you to the night skies above Dinosaur! Night Sky programs may include telescope viewing (weather permitting), naked-eye constellation tours, or a full moon talk. Meet in the closed loop at the south end of the Split Mountain Campground. Extra parking for non-campers is available in the parking lot at the north end of the campground.

To preserve everyone's darkness-adapted vision, please limit the use of flashlights and bright screens. Red covers for flashlights will be provided. We recommend wearing layers and bug spray. 

Tonight's Planned Event: Stargazing with Telescopes

Please Note: Programs may be canceled due to adverse weather, for visitor or employee safety, or because of staffing shortages caused by emergencies such as fire or medical conditions.

Reservation or Registration: No

Contact Information

Information Desk
435-781-7700

Image Gallery

A ranger looks at the stars through a large telescope.
A ranger looks at the stars through a large telescope.
Dinosaur National Monument was established as a Dark Sky Park in 2019 by the International Dark Sky Association.
NPS / Jake Holgerson
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