Park · WI, US
Newport State Park
Newport State Park sits at the far end of Wisconsin's Door Peninsula, near Ellison Bay, and was certified an International Dark Sky Park in 2017. It is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round and has 11 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Backpack camping is available, and the Wisconsin DNR calendar lists events at the park; call 920-854-2500 for details.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | WI |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Ellison Bay |
| Certified | 2017 |
| Coordinates | 45.2431, -86.9863 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/newport-state-park-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
0% illuminated. Rises 6:14 AM CST. Sets 3:47 PM CST. 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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