Park · TN, US
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park & Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park, with Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area, is a Tennessee International Dark Sky Park (2015). Dark sky viewing takes place at the Pogue Creek Canyon Astronomy Field. Restored CCC-era cabins can be booked; call 1-888-867-2757 to confirm lodging and camping.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | TN |
| Country | United States |
| Certified | 2015 |
| Coordinates | 36.5665, -84.7956 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/pickett-memorial-and-pogue-creek-canyon-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
0% illuminated. Rises 6:43 AM EST. Sets 5:03 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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