Urban Star Park · NB, CA
Irving Nature Park
Irving Nature Park is a coastal park near Saint John, New Brunswick, designated an Urban Star Park in 2011. It is open roughly May to October or November, and vehicles are shut out at dusk except during events, though people on foot may enter any time. There is no lodging on site; the Upper Squirrel parking lot is the main viewing spot, and a wooded lookout suits binoculars.
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| Type | Urban Star Park |
| State / Province | NB |
| Country | Canada |
| Nearest town | Saint John |
| Certified | 2011 |
| Coordinates | 45.2238, -66.1319 |
| Source | https://rasc.ca/lpa/irving-nature-park (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
0% illuminated. Rises 6:46 AM AST. Sets 4:22 PM AST. 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
5 nearest dark sky places
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