Night Sky & Astronomy Programs

NPS

Half the Park is After Dark - Explore Wonders of the Night Sky in Rocky Mountain National Park!

Are you inspired by the moon and stars? Interested in learning more about different features seen in the night sky?

In Summer 2025, Rocky Mountain National Park will be offering the following Night Sky Programs:

 

Astronomy in the Park

Join us on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park at Park & Ride Parking Area for an evening under the stars. The program begins at 8:30 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m.

Astronomy in the Park will take place on the following days:

• Friday, June 27
• Friday, July 18
• Friday, July 25
• Friday, August 15
• Friday, August 22

The evening begins with a Park Ranger-led program focused on wonders of the night sky as the sun begins to set. As twilight transitions to night, enjoy looking up at features of the night sky using telescopes provided by an amazing team of night sky volunteers.

 

Moon rising over mountain peaks in Rocky Mountain National Park

NPS

Stories of the Moon & Stars

The moon and stars have inspired humans and their stories for thousands of years. Join us on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park at the Moraine Park Discover Center Parking Area for an evening under the stars. This program begins at 8:30 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m.

Stories of the Moon & Stars will take place on the following days:

• Tuesday, June 3
• Tuesday, July 1
• Tuesday, July 29

This program begins with a Park Ranger-led program that features fun family-friendly activities for all ages. As the sun sets and twilight transitions to night, enjoy looking up at different features of the night sky using telescopes provided by a great team of volunteer astronomers.