People with telescopes and red light after sunset with trees in the background

Dark Sky Night

Capulin Volcano National Monument

  • Aug 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
  • Free

Join us for an exceptional Dark Sky experience. Capulin was named a Gold Tier Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association in 2016. Capulin Volcano holds Dark Sky viewing most Saturday nights during Summer months, and select nights Fall, Winter, and Spring. Giant telescopes are provided by us, and the dark northeastern New Mexico skies by nature. You will see planets, galaxies, nebula, and other amazing sights all with your own eyes.

Capulin Volcano is at a higher altitude of over 6,000 feet. Nights can get chilly even in summer. A jacket, long pants, and closed toe shoes are recommended to attend a Dark Sky program. No reservations are needed.

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Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 36.778698, -103.980008

Schedule

Date:

Aug 8, 2026

Time:

8:00 PM

Duration:

2 hours and 30 minutes

Contact Information

Geoffrey Goins
575-278-2201 x230
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Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program