Night Sky & Astronomy Programs

Night Sky Program in RMNP
Night Sky Program in RMNP

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Half the Park is After Dark!

In Summer 2024, Rocky Mountain National Park will be offering the following night sky programs:

Astronomy in the Park

Join us at Upper Beaver Meadows Parking Area beginning at 8:30 p.m. for an evening under the stars. The evening kicks off with a ranger-led program and a team of volunteer astronomers will have telescopes set up to look at different features of the night sky.

  • Friday, June 7
  • Friday, June 28
  • Friday, July 5
  • Friday, July 26
  • Friday, August 30

Stories of the Moon and Stars

The moon and stars have inspired human stories for thousands of years. Join us at the Moraine Park Discover Center Parking Area beginning at 8:30 p.m. for an evening under the stars. This evening program features family activities for participants of all ages and volunteer astronomers will have telescopes set up to look at different features of the night sky.

  • Tuesday, June 11
  • Tuesday, June 18
  • Tuesday, July 9

2024 Astronomy Festival

Mark your calendars for Rocky Mountain National Park's Astronomy Festival on August 2 & 3.

Discover different aspects of the night sky! There will be fun activities for all ages in the afternoon and enjoy our incredible guest speakers each evening. At night, view the night sky through telescopes at Upper Beaver Meadows Parking Area.

There will be something for everyone to enjoy! Check back here for additional program updates in early summer.

 
Mikly Way seen from RMNP
Milky Way seen over mountain peaks within RMNP

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Last updated: February 23, 2024

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1000 US Hwy 36
Estes Park, CO 80517

Phone:

970 586-1206
The Information Office is open year-round: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily in summer; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mondays - Fridays and 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturdays - Sundays in winter. Recorded Trail Ridge Road status: (970) 586-1222.

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