Park · TX, US
Copper Breaks State Park
Copper Breaks State Park is a state park near Quanah, Texas, certified as an International Dark Sky Park in 2014. It holds star parties monthly from April through November and other night sky programs through the year. Camping includes drive-up and hike-in sites; the park opens 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., so camp if you want to stay late. Elevation is 1,568 feet.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | TX |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Quanah |
| Certified | 2014 |
| Coordinates | 34.1216, -99.7577 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/copper-breaks-state-park-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
1% illuminated. Rises 6:40 AM CST. Sets 5:09 PM CST. 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
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