Park · CO, US
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is a fossil site near Florissant, Colorado, certified as a Dark Sky Park in 2021. The monument offers Night Sky stargazing programs, with details on its program page. Its NPS pages list no campground; call 719-748-3253 for current hours and the program schedule.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | CO |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Florissant |
| Certified | 2021 |
| Coordinates | 38.9124, -105.2814 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
1% illuminated. Rises 6:13 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
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