Park · NC, US
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute in Rosman, North Carolina, is an International Dark Sky Park certified in 2020. It offers tours, weekend visits and planetarium programs, plus cabins and campsites for staying overnight. Hours are posted at pari.edu/hours, and the main number is 828-862-5554.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | NC |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Rosman |
| Certified | 2020 |
| Coordinates | 35.1437, -82.8220 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/pisgah-astronomical-research-institute-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
1% illuminated. Rises 6:31 AM EST. Sets 4:58 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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