Lodging · CO, US
Kosmos Stargazing Resort & Spa
Kosmos Stargazing Resort & Spa, an off-grid lodge near Mosca, Colorado, became DarkSky Approved Lodging in 2026. Three private villas each have a telescope and an indoor hot tub. Certified astronomers lead guided stargazing that non-guests can book, and lighting switches to red after dark; Great Sand Dunes National Park is about 18 minutes away.
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| Type | Lodging |
| State / Province | CO |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Mosca |
| Certified | 2026 |
| Coordinates | 37.6543, -105.7869 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/kosmos-stargazing-resort-spa/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
1% illuminated. Rises 6:12 AM MST. Sets 4:25 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
5 nearest dark sky places
- Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve · 22 km (13 mi)
- Crestone, Colorado · 39 km (24 mi)
- Trinchera Ranch · 49 km (31 mi)
- Westcliffe and Silver Cliff, Colorado · 60 km (38 mi)
- Browns Canyon National Monument · 127 km (79 mi)