Park · NM, US
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument is a volcanic cone in northeastern New Mexico, certified as an International Dark Sky Park in 2016. The park service describes one of the darkest night skies in the country and views of four states from the rim. Vehicles over 26 feet and any trailers are not allowed on Volcano Road, and hours vary, so check them before a night visit.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | NM |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Capulin |
| Certified | 2016 |
| Coordinates | 36.7808, -103.9731 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/capulin-volcano-national-monument-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
1% illuminated. Rises 6:02 AM MST. Sets 4:20 PM MST. Times are local to the park.
Next new moon
November 9, 2026
The darkest, best-for-stargazing night in the current lunar cycle. See the full trip planner for the next 12 months of new-moon windows.
Upcoming meteor showers
- Leonids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, November 17, 2026
- Geminids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 13, 2026
- Ursids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 22, 2026
5 nearest dark sky places
- Clayton Lake State Park · 63 km (39 mi)
- Black Mesa State Park · 97 km (60 mi)
- Fort Union National Monument · 135 km (84 mi)
- Trinchera Ranch · 139 km (86 mi)
- Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve · 183 km (114 mi)