Park · OH, US
Geauga Observatory Park
Geauga Observatory Park is an Ohio park in Montville Township with public observatories, designated a Dark Sky Park in 2011. The Oberle Observatory and Nassau Astronomical Station, home to a 36-inch telescope, open only for naturalist-led programs. The park is open 6 am to 11 pm, or until 1 am from Memorial Day to Labor Day; no camping is listed.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | OH |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Montville Township |
| Certified | 2011 |
| Coordinates | 41.5850, -81.0806 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/geauga-observatory-park-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
1% illuminated. Rises 6:39 AM EST. Sets 4:34 PM EST. 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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