Park · CO, US
Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument is a remote park near Dinosaur, Colorado, certified as an International Dark Sky Park in 2019. Rangers hold summer stargazing programs behind Split Mountain Campground, which is also the park's designated stargazing spot. The monument has six campgrounds; give your eyes 30 minutes to adjust and use red light.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | CO |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Dinosaur |
| Certified | 2019 |
| Coordinates | 40.4937, -109.0008 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/dinosaur-national-monument-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
0% illuminated. Rises 7:39 AM MST. Sets 5:04 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
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