Park · CO, US
Hovenweep National Monument
Hovenweep National Monument straddles the Utah and Colorado border and was certified a Dark Sky Park in 2014, the first to span two states. Camping is available but requires a reservation, and the NPS site has an Observe the Night Sky page. The mailing address is McElmo Route, Cortez, Colorado; check the Info page or call about hours.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | CO |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Cortez |
| Certified | 2014 |
| Coordinates | 37.3835, -109.0730 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/hovenweep-national-monument-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
1% illuminated. Rises 6:26 AM MST. Sets 4:40 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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