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Astronomy in the Park at Park & Ride

Astronomy in the Park at Park & RidePhoto: Christian Collins — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
May–Sep
best months

Is Astronomy in the Park at Park & Ride open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rocky Mountain National Park. It doesn't name Astronomy in the Park at Park & Ride, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: NPS · Rocky Mountain National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

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.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Glacier Basin Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 0.3 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Aspen Dining

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Astronomy in the Park at Park & Ride

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      32° / 14°

    2. Feb

      35° / 15°

    3. Mar

      42° / 20°

    4. Apr

      46° / 23°

    5. May

      56° / 32°

    6. Jun

      69° / 38°

    7. Jul

      74° / 44°

    8. Aug

      73° / 43°

    9. Sep

      66° / 36°

    10. Oct

      52° / 29°

    11. Nov

      41° / 20°

    12. Dec

      33° / 14°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Allenspark 3nw, CO, 8.2 mi away at 8,500 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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