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Nocturnal Preserve · AB, CA

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area is a 4,800-acre natural area southwest of Calgary, Alberta, designated a nocturnal preserve in 2015. It is run as a day-use area, so confirm after-dark access before you go. Staff hold Lunar Walks and Star Nights and join the Dark Sky Country program with Rothney Astrophysical Observatory and RASC Calgary Centre; dates are on the events calendar.

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TypeNocturnal Preserve
State / ProvinceAB
CountryCanada
Nearest townCalgary
Certified2015
Coordinates50.8650, -114.2385
Sourcehttps://rasc.ca/lpa/dark-sky-sites

Plan Your Night

Tonight’s moon
Waning Crescent

1% illuminated. Rises 7:11 AM MDT. Sets 5:00 PM MDT. Times are local to the park.

Next new moon
November 9, 2026

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