Park · TN, US
Obed Wild and Scenic River
Obed Wild and Scenic River, a National Park Service unit near Wartburg, Tennessee, is an International Dark Sky Park certified in 2017. Rangers lead free guided programs listed on the park calendar. The park's website does not post night hours or campground details, so call 423-346-6294 before planning an after-dark visit.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | TN |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Wartburg |
| Certified | 2017 |
| Coordinates | 36.1087, -84.7245 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/obed-wild-and-scenic-river-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
0% illuminated. Rises 6:41 AM EST. Sets 5:04 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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