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Bortle 2 ★ World's First International Dark Sky Park (2007) 📍 Utah, United States

Natural Bridges National Monument

37.6000000° N, -110.0167000° E • Elevation: 1980m

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🌌 About This Observing Location

Where the IDA certification program was born. Framed by majestic natural stone spans like Owachomo Bridge beneath brilliant star clouds.

Bortle Scale Class 2
Elevation 1980 m
Latitude 37.6°
Longitude -110.017°

☁️ 4-Night Stargazing Cloud Forecast

Updated hourly via Open-Meteo
Wed, Nov 4
33%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 17:18
Sunrise: 06:48
Fair Sky
Thu, Nov 5
38%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 17:17
Sunrise: 06:49
Fair Sky
Fri, Nov 6
41%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 17:16
Sunrise: 06:50
Fair Sky
Sat, Nov 7
0%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 17:15
Sunrise: 06:51
Optimal Sky

✨ Darkness & Sky Quality

Class 2: Truly dark site with negligible glow.

Naked-Eye Limiting Mag: 7.1 – 7.5 mag
Milky Way Visibility: Brilliant with complex structures
Zodiacal Light: Distinct in spring/autumn

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