# Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (full content dump) App: https://ontarionightsky.com Generated: 2026-07-10T04:25:22.761Z Sites covered: 118 This file concatenates the full editorial content for every dark-sky site in the app, formatted for LLM ingestion and RAG. Cite individual sites by linking back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=. ================================================================================ # Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve Region: Muskoka, ON, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 44.9333, -79.4333 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: ≈ 2 hours north via Highway 400 to Muskoka Road 13, near Gravenhurst. Best time: Late spring through early autumn, on the 3–4 nights centred on each new moon. The galactic core rises after midnight from May to August. Established: Designated 1999 — Canada's first permanent dark-sky preserve. ## Overview Torrance Barrens is the closest truly dark sky to Toronto. On a clear, moonless night you can see the Andromeda Galaxy with the unaided eye and the Milky Way reads as a physical band of light, not a smudge. ## What to see Milky Way core (summer), Andromeda Galaxy, Double Cluster in Perseus and frequent low-aurora glow on the northern horizon during solar maximum. ## Highlights - 1,900 hectares of open Muskoka granite — clean horizon in every direction - Andromeda (M31) visible to the naked eye on transparent nights - Multiple parking pull-offs and a short walk to the main viewing platform ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red-light app or red headlamp — white light kills night vision instantly - No services on site: bring water, warm layers and a chair - Cell signal is intermittent — download offline maps before you leave ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Torrance Barrens at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=torrance-barrens Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/torrance-barrens.json Source: Secret Toronto — Ontario Stargazing (Apr 2026) — https://secrettoronto.co/ontario-stargazing/ --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=torrance-barrens. ================================================================================ # Killarney Provincial Park Region: Georgian Bay, ON, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 46.0167, -81.4 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: ≈ 4.5 hours north via Highways 400 and 69. Best time: June through September around the new moon. Park observatory programs run on scheduled evenings — book ahead. Established: Dark-sky designation 2018; observatory operated year-round. ## Overview Killarney became Ontario's first officially designated dark-sky park in 2018 and operates a research-grade observatory with a 16-inch telescope and a 5-inch refractor for astrophotography. The white quartzite La Cloche ridges and pink Georgian Bay granite make it as memorable by day as by night. ## What to see Milky Way from Sagittarius to Cassiopeia, Veil Nebula through the park telescope, and aurora when Kp ≥ 4. ## Highlights - On-site observatory open to the public on programmed nights - Bortle 2 skies with very low humidity in autumn - Yurts and drive-in campsites within walking distance of viewing areas ## Tips - Reserve campsites or yurts months ahead — Killarney books out fast - Park entry permit required; observatory programs are extra - Bring binoculars even if the telescope is open — wide-field views are stunning here ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Killarney at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=killarney Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/killarney.json Source: Secret Toronto — Ontario Stargazing (Apr 2026) — https://secrettoronto.co/ontario-stargazing/ --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=killarney. ================================================================================ # Lake Superior Provincial Park Region: Algoma, ON, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 47.7167, -84.85 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: ≈ 8 hours north via Highways 400, 69 and 17. Best time: Late August to early October — bugs have eased, the air is dry and crisp, and the geomagnetic season ramps up. Skip June unless you love blackflies. Established: Established 1944 — among Ontario's oldest wilderness parks. ## Overview Lake Superior Provincial Park is a 250-kilometre ribbon of granite and pine wedged between Highway 17 and the largest freshwater lake on Earth. On a still autumn night the lake goes mirror-flat and aurora curtains double themselves on the water — Pinguisibi to Agawa, you can drive an hour without passing a porch light. ## What to see Aurora reflected on Lake Superior, summer Milky Way overhead, and zodiacal light before dawn in spring. ## Highlights - Open Lake Superior horizon to the north — a direct, sea-level line of sight for aurora - Agawa Bay's three-kilometre cobble beach has zero tree cover overhead - Hundreds of kilometres of protected forest in every direction means no city light domes ## Tips - Weather off the lake changes fast — check radar within 2h of leaving camp - Bring a wind layer; offshore breezes are cold even in summer - Bear country — store food properly and use bear-safe lockers ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Lake Superior at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=lake-superior Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/lake-superior.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=lake-superior. ================================================================================ # Algonquin Provincial Park Region: Nipissing, ON, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 45.5833, -78.35 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: ≈ 3 hours north via Highway 400 and Highway 60. Best time: September and October — bugs are gone, the air is dry, and the Milky Way is still high overhead by 9 p.m. Avoid weekends if you can; the corridor fills. Established: Established 1893 — Ontario's first provincial park. ## Overview Algonquin is the size of Prince Edward Island and most of it has never seen a streetlight. Park your car on the Highway 60 corridor, walk fifty paces from the road and you're standing under skies that haven't changed since Tom Thomson painted Canoe Lake here in 1917. The loon calls do not stop, and that becomes part of the experience. ## What to see Summer Milky Way through Cygnus, North America Nebula in binoculars, and Perseid meteors peaking mid-August. ## Highlights - Lake of Two Rivers and Mew Lake campgrounds have open shorelines for unobstructed sky - Public Wolf Howl events combine wildlife and stargazing in August - Visitor Centre rooftop deck offers an elevated panorama at twilight ## Tips - Day-use or overnight permit required for Highway 60 corridor - Pack mosquito protection May–July — they bite right through fleece - Moose are most active at dusk — drive slowly on Highway 60 after sunset ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Algonquin at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=algonquin Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/algonquin.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=algonquin. ================================================================================ # North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve Region: Frontenac, ON, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 44.9333, -76.9167 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: ≈ 3.5 hours east via Highways 401, 7 and 506. Best time: Year-round. Crisp February nights deliver the best transparency of the year; July and August are the friendliest if you don't own a parka. Established: RASC dark-sky preserve since 2013 — Ontario's only municipally-protected dark-sky site. ## Overview Township staff in Plevna built North Frontenac for telescopes, not tourists. The site has poured-concrete piers spaced for visiting Dobsonians, red-filtered floodlights, 120V power outlets and lighting bylaws that the township actually enforces. It is the rare municipal investment that pays off in something you can only see when the lights go out. ## What to see Andromeda and Triangulum galaxies, full sweep of the Milky Way in summer, and aurora on active nights — the open pad has a clean northern horizon. ## Highlights - Free public observing pad with permanent telescope piers - Strict municipal lighting bylaws preserve true Bortle 2 skies - Hosts the annual North Frontenac Astronomy Festival ## Tips - Bring an extension cord — 120V outlets are provided at the pad - Site is unstaffed; pack out everything you bring - Combine with a stay in Plevna or Cloyne for amenities ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for North Frontenac at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=north-frontenac Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/north-frontenac.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=north-frontenac. ================================================================================ # Bruce Peninsula National Park Region: Bruce, ON, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 45.2333, -81.55 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: ≈ 4 hours north-west via Highways 400, 26 and 6. Best time: Late August to mid-October — the daytime crowds at the Grotto thin out, water temperatures still allow a swim, and the Milky Way is conveniently overhead at twilight. Established: National park established 1987; dark-sky preserve since 2009. ## Overview The Bruce Peninsula tapers into Lake Huron like a finger laid across the map, and the tip of that finger has water on three sides — which means three quarters of the horizon is dark. Climb the white dolomite cliffs near the Grotto at sunset and stay; the Milky Way will rise out of Georgian Bay and the only sound will be waves on stone. ## What to see Milky Way arching over Georgian Bay, Andromeda, and Cygnus star clouds in late summer. ## Highlights - Open water horizons on three sides — no distant city domes - Singing Sands beach and Halfway Log Dump are popular sky-viewing spots - Combines nicely with daytime hiking on the Bruce Trail ## Tips - Park requires a timed-entry pass in summer — book online in advance - Cliff edges are dangerous in the dark; stay back from the Grotto rim - Tobermory has full services and is a good base for multi-night trips ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Bruce Peninsula at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=bruce-peninsula Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/bruce-peninsula.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=bruce-peninsula. ================================================================================ # Point Pelee National Park Region: Essex, ON, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 41.9667, -82.5167 Bortle class: 4 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: ≈ 4 hours south-west via Highways 401 and 3. Best time: Mid-July to mid-August for the highest galactic core. The park hosts a free Dark Sky Night every October when overnight access is officially allowed. Established: Established 1918 — Canada's smallest and most southern national park. ## Overview Point Pelee dips farther south than the northern border of California. That low latitude does something subtle but real for stargazers: the southern Milky Way climbs higher here than anywhere else in mainland Canada. On a July night the galactic centre — the part you usually need a Caribbean cruise for — clears the trees and stares back at you across Lake Erie. ## What to see Sagittarius, Scorpius and the galactic centre at unusually high altitude for Ontario. ## Highlights - Lowest latitude in mainland Canada — extra southern sky exposure - Tip of the park has 270° water horizon - Free Dark Sky Night programming every October ## Tips - Park closes overnight except on scheduled Dark Sky Nights — check the schedule - Bring insect repellent — even in autumn the marsh edge has mosquitoes - Light pollution from Detroit and Windsor sits to the west — face south ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Point Pelee at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=point-pelee Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/point-pelee.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=point-pelee. ================================================================================ # Gordon's Park Dark Sky Preserve Region: Manitoulin Island, ON, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 45.65, -82.0167 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: ≈ 6 hours via Highway 69 and the Little Current Swing Bridge — or via the Chi-Cheemaun ferry from Tobermory. Best time: Star Parties run summer through early autumn. Aurora Nights are scheduled around solar-active windows — currently elevated through 2026. ## Overview Gordon's Park is the only commercial dark-sky preserve in Canada — a curated experience with on-site observing fields, scheduled Star Parties, dedicated Aurora Borealis watch nights, and the famously sold-out Moonlight Hike and Wolf Howl events. ## What to see Aurora over open pasture, Milky Way core in summer, and Sagittarius nebulae through park telescopes. ## Highlights - Curated programming with on-site astronomers - Designated camping with red lighting throughout the property - Manitoulin's central lake-and-pasture geography keeps stray light minimal ## Tips - Book Star Parties, Aurora Nights and Wolf Howls weeks in advance — they fill up - Ferry crossings are weather-dependent in shoulder season - Bring telescopes if you have them — the observing field is set up for visiting gear ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Manitoulin (Gordon's Park) at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=manitoulin Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/manitoulin.json Source: Secret Toronto — Ontario Stargazing (Apr 2026) — https://secrettoronto.co/ontario-stargazing/ --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=manitoulin. ================================================================================ # Quetico Provincial Park Region: Rainy River, ON, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 48.5, -91.5 Bortle class: 1 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: ≈ 20 hours via Highway 17 to Atikokan; interior access by canoe only. Best time: Late August and early September — blackflies are gone, lake water is still swimmable, and astronomical night arrives by 10 p.m. Established: Established 1913 — designated International Dark Sky Wilderness Park (jointly with Boundary Waters) in 2020. ## Overview Quetico is what eastern North America used to look like at night. There are no roads in the interior, no cabins on the lakeshores, no aircraft warning lights blinking in the distance — just 4,700 square kilometres of boreal forest and 2,000 lakes wedged against the Minnesota border. Under a Bortle 1 sky the Milky Way casts a faint shadow on white granite, and you can read a watch face by Jupiter alone. ## What to see Zodiacal light, gegenschein on moonless nights, full Milky Way arch, and aurora on most active nights given the high latitude. ## Highlights - Bortle 1 — the gold standard of dark skies - No road access to the interior means no headlights, no domes - Reflective lake surfaces double the visible aurora ## Tips - Backcountry permit required — register at Dawson Trail or Atikokan - Pack a small refractor or 8×42 binoculars; bigger optics are weight-prohibitive by canoe - Bear safety, weather and self-rescue planning are essential ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Quetico at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=quetico Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/quetico.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=quetico. ================================================================================ # Pukaskwa National Park Region: Algoma, ON, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 48.05, -86.0167 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: ≈ 13 hours north via Highways 400, 69 and 17 to Marathon, then south on the access road to Hattie Cove. Best time: Mid-September — the air is dry, the bugs are gone, the leaves are turning and the geomagnetic field is at its most active. Established: Established 1978; managed in partnership with the Anishinabek of Pic River First Nation. ## Overview Pukaskwa — pronounced PUCK-a-saw — protects the wildest stretch of Lake Superior shoreline left in Canada. The 1,878 km² park sits at 48° north, with no roads through its interior and only one access point. The aurora here is not a forecast event so much as a feature: on any clear night with Kp ≥ 3 you'll see green wash on the northern horizon, doubled by the lake. ## What to see Aurora curtains over Lake Superior, summer Milky Way reflected on calm water, and the Andromeda group in late summer. ## Highlights - Open Lake Superior horizon — perfect for low-altitude phenomena - Hattie Cove campground has lakefront sites - Coastal hiking trails work as twilight viewpoints ## Tips - Park is remote — fuel up in Marathon and bring spares - Weather changes fast on Superior; layered clothing is essential - Cell coverage is patchy — share your itinerary ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Pukaskwa at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=pukaskwa Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/pukaskwa.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=pukaskwa. ================================================================================ # Binbrook Conservation Area Region: Hamilton, ON, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 43.1167, -79.8 Bortle class: 5 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: ≈ 1 hour west via the QEW. Best time: Crisp, dry winter nights between November and February — when low humidity actually punches through the city skyglow and Orion sits high overhead. Established: Conservation area since 1970; long-running public observing site for the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers. ## Overview Binbrook is the honest answer to 'where can I observe on a Tuesday night?' for the half-million people stretched along the QEW between Mississauga and Niagara. The skyglow over Hamilton is real and there is no pretending Toronto isn't sitting twenty kilometres east. But the gates lock at sunset, the parking lot is paved, and the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers have been running public nights here for years — which means somebody almost always has a telescope set up. ## What to see Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars at opposition, and brighter Messier objects like M42 and M13. ## Highlights - Hamilton Amateur Astronomers hosts public nights here - Gated, paved parking — no rough roads in the dark - Open fields with a usable southern view despite light pollution ## Tips - Park entry fee in season; check Conservation Hamilton hours - Use a light-pollution filter on deep-sky targets - Best for Moon, planets and double stars rather than faint nebulae ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Binbrook at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=binbrook Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/binbrook.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=binbrook. ================================================================================ # Long Sault Conservation Area Region: Durham, ON, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 44.0667, -78.7833 Bortle class: 4 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: ≈ 1.5 hours east via Highways 401 and 35/115. Best time: October through March — leaves are off the trees opening up the horizon, the air dries out, and the sun sets early enough that you don't have to commit a whole night. Established: Conservation area since 1972; long-running observing site for the Durham Region Astronomical Association. ## Overview Long Sault sits on the Oak Ridges Moraine, which is a quietly important fact: the moraine is high ground, and high ground above Lake Ontario means you're looking down on a thin layer of haze rather than through it. Bortle 4 isn't pristine, but the open hilltop fields catch a real southern view and the Durham Region Astronomical Association has worn a path here for a reason — it's the closest meaningful step away from Toronto's dome that you can do as a school-night drive. ## What to see Brighter Milky Way star clouds, Andromeda, Pleiades, planetary opposition viewing. ## Highlights - Open hilltop fields with a usable south horizon - Frequented by the Durham Region Astronomical Association - Quiet enough for astrophotography sessions ## Tips - Park gate hours change seasonally — confirm before driving out - Bring a portable shelter; the hilltop is exposed to wind - Look north-east for the darkest direction — Toronto's dome dominates the south-west ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Long Sault at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=long-sault Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/long-sault.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=long-sault. ================================================================================ # Jasper National Park Dark Sky Preserve Region: Rocky Mountains, AB, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 52.8734, -118.0806 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview The world's second-largest dark-sky preserve — 11,000 km² of Rocky Mountain wilderness. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Rocky Mountains, AB ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Jasper NP at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=jasper-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/jasper-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=jasper-np. ================================================================================ # Wood Buffalo National Park Region: Northern AB/NT, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 59.3833, -112.3 Bortle class: 1 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview The largest dark-sky preserve on Earth. Aurora nearly every clear night. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 1 sky quality - Located in Northern AB/NT ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Wood Buffalo at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=wood-buffalo-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/wood-buffalo-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=wood-buffalo-np. ================================================================================ # Mont-Mégantic International Dark Sky Reserve Region: Eastern Townships, QC, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 45.455, -71.1522 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview The world's first International Dark Sky Reserve, with a public observatory at the summit. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Eastern Townships, QC ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Mont-Mégantic at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=mont-megantic Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/mont-megantic.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=mont-megantic. ================================================================================ # Grasslands National Park Dark Sky Preserve Region: Southern SK, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 49.1667, -107.5 Bortle class: 1 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Bortle 1 prairie skies. One of the darkest places accessible by car in North America. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 1 sky quality - Located in Southern SK ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Grasslands NP at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=grasslands-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/grasslands-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=grasslands-np. ================================================================================ # Cypress Hills Interprovincial Dark Sky Preserve Region: AB/SK border, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 49.6472, -110.1264 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Canada's first interprovincial DSP, straddling AB and SK with an on-site observatory. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in AB/SK border ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Cypress Hills at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=cypress-hills Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/cypress-hills.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=cypress-hills. ================================================================================ # Kejimkujik National Park & Historic Site Region: Southwest NS, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 44.4, -65.2167 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Nova Scotia's dark-sky preserve — Mi'kmaw sky-lore programming and lake horizons. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Southwest NS ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Kejimkujik at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=kejimkujik-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/kejimkujik-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=kejimkujik-np. ================================================================================ # Kouchibouguac National Park Region: Eastern NB, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 46.8167, -64.9667 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Acadian coast DSP with dune horizons over the Northumberland Strait. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Eastern NB ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Kouchibouguac at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=kouchibouguac-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/kouchibouguac-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=kouchibouguac-np. ================================================================================ # Fundy National Park Dark Sky Preserve Region: Bay of Fundy, NB, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 45.5951, -64.9509 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Coastal DSP with sea-level tide-flat horizons and frequent low aurora. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Bay of Fundy, NB ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Fundy NP at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=fundy-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/fundy-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=fundy-np. ================================================================================ # Terra Nova National Park Region: Eastern NL, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 48.5333, -53.9667 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Newfoundland's DSP — Atlantic horizons and reliable aurora at 49° north. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Eastern NL ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Terra Nova at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=terra-nova-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/terra-nova-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=terra-nova-np. ================================================================================ # Elk Island National Park (Beaver Hills DSP) Region: Beaver Hills, AB, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 53.6333, -112.85 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Closest true dark-sky preserve to Edmonton. Bison, aspen parkland, aurora. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Beaver Hills, AB ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Elk Island at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=elk-island-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/elk-island-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=elk-island-np. ================================================================================ # Riding Mountain National Park Region: Western MB, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 50.65, -99.9667 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Manitoba escarpment park with a designated DSP zone and aurora corridor. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Western MB ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Riding Mountain at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=riding-mountain-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/riding-mountain-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=riding-mountain-np. ================================================================================ # Prince Albert National Park Region: Central SK, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 53.9667, -106.3833 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Boreal forest and lake horizons at 54° north — aurora most clear nights. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Central SK ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Prince Albert NP at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=prince-albert-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/prince-albert-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=prince-albert-np. ================================================================================ # Waterton Lakes National Park Region: Southern AB, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 49.05, -113.9 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Canadian half of the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park DSP. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Southern AB ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Waterton Lakes at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=waterton-lakes-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/waterton-lakes-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=waterton-lakes-np. ================================================================================ # La Mauricie National Park Region: Central QC, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 46.75, -73 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Laurentian foothills park with lake-shore observing pads. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Central QC ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for La Mauricie at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=la-mauricie-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/la-mauricie-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=la-mauricie-np. ================================================================================ # Kluane National Park & Reserve Region: Southwest YT, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 61, -138.5 Bortle class: 1 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Yukon's mountain wilderness. Aurora on most clear nights, Bortle 1 interior. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 1 sky quality - Located in Southwest YT ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Kluane at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=kluane-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/kluane-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=kluane-np. ================================================================================ # Nahanni National Park Reserve Region: Southwest NT, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 61.5, -125 Bortle class: 1 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Fly-in wilderness DSP. Under-auroral-oval — aurora is the default sky feature. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 1 sky quality - Located in Southwest NT ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Nahanni at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=nahanni-npr Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/nahanni-npr.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=nahanni-npr. ================================================================================ # Bon Echo Provincial Park Region: Land O'Lakes, ON, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 44.9, -77.2 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Mazinaw Rock cliff and lake horizons — Ontario RASC-designated dark-sky viewing area. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Land O'Lakes, ON ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Bon Echo at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=bon-echo-pp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/bon-echo-pp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=bon-echo-pp. ================================================================================ # Pinery Provincial Park Dark Sky Preserve Region: Lake Huron shore, ON, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 43.25, -81.8333 Bortle class: 4 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Oak-savannah DSP with Lake Huron sunset-to-Milky-Way transitions. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 4 sky quality - Located in Lake Huron shore, ON ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Pinery at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=pinery-pp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/pinery-pp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=pinery-pp. ================================================================================ # Cattle Point Urban Star Park Region: Victoria, BC, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 48.438, -123.2914 Bortle class: 6 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Urban RASC star park in Victoria — accessible, if compromised, city observing. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 6 sky quality - Located in Victoria, BC ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Cattle Point at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=cattle-point-star-park Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/cattle-point-star-park.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=cattle-point-star-park. ================================================================================ # McDonald Park Dark Sky Park Region: Abbotsford, BC, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 49.05, -121.95 Bortle class: 5 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Fraser Valley RASC dark-sky park — closest designated site to Vancouver. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 5 sky quality - Located in Abbotsford, BC ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for McDonald Park at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=mcdonald-park Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/mcdonald-park.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=mcdonald-park. ================================================================================ # Blomidon Provincial Park Region: Bay of Fundy, NS, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 45.25, -64.3333 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Basalt cliffs over the Minas Basin — dark, elevated, and gale-prone. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Bay of Fundy, NS ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Blomidon at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=blomidon-pp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/blomidon-pp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=blomidon-pp. ================================================================================ # Gros Morne National Park Region: Western NL, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 49.6167, -57.7333 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview UNESCO fjords at 50° north — aurora, low light pollution, dramatic coastal horizons. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Western NL ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Gros Morne at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=gros-morne-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/gros-morne-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=gros-morne-np. ================================================================================ # Cherry Springs State Park Region: PA Wilds, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 41.6626, -77.8264 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview The East Coast's darkest, with a purpose-built astronomy field and Bortle 2 sky. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in PA Wilds ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Cherry Springs at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=cherry-springs-sp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/cherry-springs-sp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=cherry-springs-sp. ================================================================================ # Big Bend National Park Region: West TX, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 29.25, -103.25 Bortle class: 1 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Least-light-polluted national park in the lower 48 — desert Bortle 1 skies. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 1 sky quality - Located in West TX ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Big Bend at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=big-bend-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/big-bend-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=big-bend-np. ================================================================================ # Big Bend Ranch State Park Region: West TX, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 29.45, -104 Bortle class: 1 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Even darker than the national park — Texas's largest DSP. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 1 sky quality - Located in West TX ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Big Bend Ranch at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=big-bend-ranch-sp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/big-bend-ranch-sp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=big-bend-ranch-sp. ================================================================================ # McDonald Observatory (Fort Davis) Region: Davis Mountains, TX, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 30.6714, -104.0247 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Research observatory with public Star Parties three nights a week. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Davis Mountains, TX ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for McDonald Observatory at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=mcdonald-observatory Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/mcdonald-observatory.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=mcdonald-observatory. ================================================================================ # Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Region: Hill Country, TX, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 30.5, -98.8167 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Pink granite dome DSP — 90 minutes from Austin, elevated 360° horizon. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Hill Country, TX ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Enchanted Rock at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=enchanted-rock-sna Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/enchanted-rock-sna.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=enchanted-rock-sna. ================================================================================ # South Llano River State Park Region: Hill Country, TX, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 30.45, -99.8 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified Hill Country park with a walk-in astronomy field. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Hill Country, TX ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for South Llano River at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=south-llano-river-sp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/south-llano-river-sp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=south-llano-river-sp. ================================================================================ # Copper Breaks State Park Region: Rolling Plains, TX, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 34.1, -99.75 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Texas Panhandle DSP with badland horizons and monthly Star Walks. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Rolling Plains, TX ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Copper Breaks at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=copper-breaks-sp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/copper-breaks-sp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=copper-breaks-sp. ================================================================================ # Death Valley National Park Region: Mojave, CA/NV, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 36.5323, -116.9325 Bortle class: 1 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Gold-tier IDA dark-sky park — Bortle 1 basins and 3,000+ visible stars. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 1 sky quality - Located in Mojave, CA/NV ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Death Valley at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=death-valley-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/death-valley-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=death-valley-np. ================================================================================ # Joshua Tree National Park Region: Southern CA, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 33.8734, -115.901 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview High-desert IDA park with iconic silhouettes and Los Angeles light dome to the west. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Southern CA ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Joshua Tree at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=joshua-tree-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/joshua-tree-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=joshua-tree-np. ================================================================================ # Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Region: Colorado Desert, CA, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 33.2586, -116.4 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview California's first IDA-certified state park DSP — 600,000 acres of desert dark. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Colorado Desert, CA ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Anza-Borrego at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=anza-borrego-sp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/anza-borrego-sp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=anza-borrego-sp. ================================================================================ # Pinnacles National Park Region: Central CA, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 36.4906, -121.1825 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Volcanic spires and California condors under Bortle 3 coast-range skies. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Central CA ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Pinnacles at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=pinnacles-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/pinnacles-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=pinnacles-np. ================================================================================ # Grand Canyon National Park Region: Northern AZ, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 36.0544, -112.1401 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified — north rim is Bortle 2 with negative-elevation horizon. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Northern AZ ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Grand Canyon at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=grand-canyon-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/grand-canyon-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=grand-canyon-np. ================================================================================ # Petrified Forest National Park Region: Northern AZ, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 34.9095, -109.8065 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Painted Desert horizons under one of Arizona's darkest skies. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Northern AZ ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Petrified Forest at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=petrified-forest-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/petrified-forest-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=petrified-forest-np. ================================================================================ # Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Region: Flagstaff, AZ, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 35.3667, -111.5 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Cinder cone under Flagstaff's IDA-protected dark-sky city. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Flagstaff, AZ ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Sunset Crater at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=sunset-crater-nm Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/sunset-crater-nm.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=sunset-crater-nm. ================================================================================ # Wupatki National Monument Region: Northern AZ, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 35.5522, -111.3894 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Ancestral Puebloan pueblos with wide desert horizons and Flagstaff dark-sky protection. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Northern AZ ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Wupatki at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=wupatki-nm Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/wupatki-nm.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=wupatki-nm. ================================================================================ # Oracle State Park Region: Santa Catalinas, AZ, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 32.6167, -110.7333 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified Sonoran desert park north of Tucson. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Santa Catalinas, AZ ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Oracle SP at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=oracle-sp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/oracle-sp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=oracle-sp. ================================================================================ # Kartchner Caverns State Park Region: Southern AZ, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 31.8375, -110.3486 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-designated with a dedicated star-party pad. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Southern AZ ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Kartchner Caverns at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=kartchner-caverns-sp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/kartchner-caverns-sp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=kartchner-caverns-sp. ================================================================================ # Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument Region: NW AZ, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 36.55, -113.5 Bortle class: 1 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Remote Bortle 1 monument on the Arizona Strip — no services, spectacular sky. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 1 sky quality - Located in NW AZ ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Parashant at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=grand-canyon-parashant-nm Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/grand-canyon-parashant-nm.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=grand-canyon-parashant-nm. ================================================================================ # Kaibab National Forest (Arizona Strip) Region: Northern AZ, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 36.45, -112.15 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified national forest bordering Grand Canyon's North Rim. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Northern AZ ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Kaibab NF at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=kaibab-nf Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/kaibab-nf.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=kaibab-nf. ================================================================================ # Canyonlands National Park Region: Southern UT, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 38.3269, -109.8783 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Gold-tier IDA park — Island in the Sky mesa has 360° dark horizon. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Southern UT ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Canyonlands at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=canyonlands-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/canyonlands-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=canyonlands-np. ================================================================================ # Arches National Park Region: Southern UT, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 38.7331, -109.5925 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified — sandstone arches frame the Milky Way from May to September. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Southern UT ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Arches at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=arches-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/arches-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=arches-np. ================================================================================ # Capitol Reef National Park Region: South-central UT, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 38.366, -111.2615 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified with an annual Heritage Starfest — Waterpocket Fold horizons. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in South-central UT ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Capitol Reef at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=capitol-reef-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/capitol-reef-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=capitol-reef-np. ================================================================================ # Bryce Canyon National Park Region: Southern UT, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 37.593, -112.1871 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview 8,000 ft elevation IDA park — thin air, Bortle 2, ranger astronomy programs. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Southern UT ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Bryce Canyon at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=bryce-canyon-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/bryce-canyon-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=bryce-canyon-np. ================================================================================ # Zion National Park Region: SW UT, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 37.2982, -113.0263 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified — canyon walls limit horizon but sky quality is excellent. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in SW UT ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Zion at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=zion-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/zion-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=zion-np. ================================================================================ # Natural Bridges National Monument Region: SE UT, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 37.6083, -110.0125 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview First IDA-certified International Dark Sky Park in the world (2007). ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in SE UT ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Natural Bridges at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=natural-bridges-nm Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/natural-bridges-nm.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=natural-bridges-nm. ================================================================================ # Hovenweep National Monument Region: UT/CO, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 37.3833, -109.0833 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Ancestral Puebloan towers under one of the darkest skies in the lower 48. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in UT/CO ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Hovenweep at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=hovenweep-nm Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/hovenweep-nm.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=hovenweep-nm. ================================================================================ # Cedar Breaks National Monument Region: SW UT, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 37.6367, -112.8447 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview 10,000 ft IDA park — coldest, driest skies in southern Utah. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in SW UT ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Cedar Breaks at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=cedar-breaks-nm Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/cedar-breaks-nm.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=cedar-breaks-nm. ================================================================================ # Antelope Island State Park Region: Great Salt Lake, UT, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 40.9505, -112.21 Bortle class: 4 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified island in the Great Salt Lake — Salt Lake City dome to the east. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 4 sky quality - Located in Great Salt Lake, UT ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Antelope Island at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=antelope-island-sp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/antelope-island-sp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=antelope-island-sp. ================================================================================ # Weber County North Fork Park Region: Northern UT, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 41.3167, -111.8167 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified Wasatch foothills park — closest true DSP to Ogden and SLC. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Northern UT ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for North Fork Park at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=weber-county-north-fork-park Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/weber-county-north-fork-park.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=weber-county-north-fork-park. ================================================================================ # Rainbow Bridge National Monument Region: SE UT, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 37.0778, -110.9642 Bortle class: 1 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Boat-in-only IDA monument on Lake Powell — Bortle 1 canyon skies. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 1 sky quality - Located in SE UT ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Rainbow Bridge at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=rainbow-bridge-nm Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/rainbow-bridge-nm.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=rainbow-bridge-nm. ================================================================================ # Dinosaur National Monument Region: UT/CO, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 40.44, -108.79 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified — Green and Yampa river canyons at Bortle 2. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in UT/CO ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Dinosaur NM at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=dinosaur-nm Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/dinosaur-nm.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=dinosaur-nm. ================================================================================ # Chaco Culture National Historical Park Region: NW NM, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 36.0333, -107.95 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Ancestral Puebloan great houses aligned to solstices — IDA gold-tier. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in NW NM ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Chaco Culture at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=chaco-nhp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/chaco-nhp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=chaco-nhp. ================================================================================ # Cosmic Campground (Gila NF) Region: SW NM, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 33.479, -108.9235 Bortle class: 1 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview First IDA International Dark Sky Sanctuary in North America — Bortle 1. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 1 sky quality - Located in SW NM ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Cosmic Campground at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=cosmic-campground Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/cosmic-campground.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=cosmic-campground. ================================================================================ # White Sands National Park Region: Tularosa Basin, NM, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 32.7794, -106.1719 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Gypsum dunes reflect starlight — special full-moon and new-moon programs. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Tularosa Basin, NM ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for White Sands at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=white-sands-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/white-sands-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=white-sands-np. ================================================================================ # Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Region: Central NM, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 34.26, -106.1 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified — mission ruins under central New Mexico dark sky. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Central NM ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Salinas Missions at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=salinas-pueblo-missions-nm Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/salinas-pueblo-missions-nm.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=salinas-pueblo-missions-nm. ================================================================================ # Mesa Verde National Park Region: SW CO, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 37.2309, -108.4618 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified — cliff-dwelling park at 8,000 ft with Bortle 2 skies. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in SW CO ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Mesa Verde at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=mesa-verde-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/mesa-verde-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=mesa-verde-np. ================================================================================ # Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Region: Western CO, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 38.5754, -107.7016 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified — 2,000 ft-deep canyon rim, some of Colorado's darkest sky. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Western CO ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Black Canyon at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=black-canyon-gunnison-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/black-canyon-gunnison-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=black-canyon-gunnison-np. ================================================================================ # Great Sand Dunes National Park Region: San Luis Valley, CO, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 37.7327, -105.5122 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified — tallest dunes in North America under Bortle 2 sky. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in San Luis Valley, CO ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Great Sand Dunes at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=great-sand-dunes-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/great-sand-dunes-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=great-sand-dunes-np. ================================================================================ # Curecanti National Recreation Area Region: Western CO, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 38.4667, -107.3333 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified reservoir DSP adjacent to Black Canyon. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Western CO ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Curecanti at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=curecanti-nra Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/curecanti-nra.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=curecanti-nra. ================================================================================ # Rocky Mountain National Park Region: Northern CO, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 40.3428, -105.6836 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified — high alpine skies with Denver dome to the east. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Northern CO ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Rocky Mountain NP at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=rocky-mountain-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/rocky-mountain-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=rocky-mountain-np. ================================================================================ # Jackson Lake State Park Region: Northeastern CO, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 40.3833, -104.1 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified reservoir DSP on the eastern plains. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Northeastern CO ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Jackson Lake SP at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=dinosaur-ridge-co Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/dinosaur-ridge-co.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=dinosaur-ridge-co. ================================================================================ # Great Basin National Park Region: Eastern NV, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 38.9833, -114.3 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified — 13,000 ft peaks, ancient bristlecones, world-class dark. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Eastern NV ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Great Basin at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=great-basin-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/great-basin-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=great-basin-np. ================================================================================ # Massacre Rim Dark Sky Sanctuary Region: NW NV, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 41.6167, -119.7833 Bortle class: 1 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA sanctuary — the largest contiguous dark area in the lower 48. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 1 sky quality - Located in NW NV ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Massacre Rim at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=massacre-rim-dss Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/massacre-rim-dss.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=massacre-rim-dss. ================================================================================ # Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve Region: Sawtooths, ID, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 44, -114.75 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA gold-tier Reserve — 1,400 sq mi of Sawtooth wilderness. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Sawtooths, ID ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Central Idaho at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=central-idaho-dsr Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/central-idaho-dsr.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=central-idaho-dsr. ================================================================================ # Craters of the Moon National Monument Region: Central ID, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 43.4165, -113.5169 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified lava-field DSP — dark, otherworldly landscape. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Central ID ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Craters of the Moon at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=craters-of-the-moon-nm Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/craters-of-the-moon-nm.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=craters-of-the-moon-nm. ================================================================================ # Bruneau Dunes State Park Region: SW ID, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 42.9, -115.7 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified — tallest single-structure dune in North America, on-site observatory. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in SW ID ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Bruneau Dunes at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=bruneau-dunes-sp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/bruneau-dunes-sp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=bruneau-dunes-sp. ================================================================================ # City of Rocks National Reserve Region: Southern ID, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 42.0764, -113.7147 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified granite spires — cool climate, dark Great Basin sky. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Southern ID ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for City of Rocks at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=city-of-rocks-nr Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/city-of-rocks-nr.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=city-of-rocks-nr. ================================================================================ # Steens Mountain (Cooperative Management Area) Region: SE OR, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 42.6389, -118.5806 Bortle class: 1 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview 9,700 ft escarpment — one of the darkest, least-visited places in the lower 48. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 1 sky quality - Located in SE OR ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Steens Mountain at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=steens-mountain Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/steens-mountain.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=steens-mountain. ================================================================================ # Oregon Outback International Dark Sky Sanctuary Region: SE OR, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 42.75, -120 Bortle class: 1 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview The world's largest Dark Sky Sanctuary — over 2.5 million acres of Bortle 1. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 1 sky quality - Located in SE OR ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Oregon Outback at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=oregon-outback-dss Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/oregon-outback-dss.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=oregon-outback-dss. ================================================================================ # Prineville Reservoir State Park Region: Central OR, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 44.15, -120.75 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview First IDA-certified state park in Oregon — high-desert reservoir DSP. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Central OR ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Prineville Reservoir at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=prineville-reservoir-sp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/prineville-reservoir-sp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=prineville-reservoir-sp. ================================================================================ # Cottonwood Canyon State Park Region: North-central OR, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 45.45, -120.4667 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview John Day River canyon DSP — Oregon's second-largest state park. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in North-central OR ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Cottonwood Canyon at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=cottonwood-canyon-sp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/cottonwood-canyon-sp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=cottonwood-canyon-sp. ================================================================================ # Olympic National Park Region: NW WA, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 47.8021, -123.6044 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Coast, rainforest and alpine — Hurricane Ridge and coastal beaches are darkest. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in NW WA ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Olympic NP at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=olympic-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/olympic-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=olympic-np. ================================================================================ # North Cascades National Park Region: Northern WA, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 48.7, -121.2 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview American Alps — glaciated peaks under Bortle 2 sky. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Northern WA ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for North Cascades at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=north-cascades-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/north-cascades-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=north-cascades-np. ================================================================================ # Goldendale Observatory State Park Region: South-central WA, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 45.8375, -120.8153 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified public observatory with a 24.5-inch reflector. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in South-central WA ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Goldendale Observatory at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=goldendale-observatory-sp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/goldendale-observatory-sp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=goldendale-observatory-sp. ================================================================================ # Crater Lake National Park Region: SW OR, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 42.9446, -122.109 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview 6,000 ft caldera rim — cold, clear, world-class dark. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in SW OR ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Crater Lake at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=crater-lake-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/crater-lake-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=crater-lake-np. ================================================================================ # Denali National Park Region: Interior AK, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 63.1148, -151.1926 Bortle class: 1 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview 6-million-acre wilderness at 63° north — aurora September through April. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 1 sky quality - Located in Interior AK ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Denali at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=denali-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/denali-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=denali-np. ================================================================================ # Gates of the Arctic National Park Region: Northern AK, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 67.7833, -153.3 Bortle class: 1 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Above the Arctic Circle — polar night and continuous aurora in winter. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 1 sky quality - Located in Northern AK ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Gates of the Arctic at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=gates-of-the-arctic-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/gates-of-the-arctic-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=gates-of-the-arctic-np. ================================================================================ # Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Region: SE AK, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 61.7104, -142.9857 Bortle class: 1 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Largest US national park — Bortle 1 across an area the size of Switzerland. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 1 sky quality - Located in SE AK ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Wrangell-St. Elias at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=wrangell-st-elias-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/wrangell-st-elias-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=wrangell-st-elias-np. ================================================================================ # Glacier National Park Region: Northern MT, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 48.7596, -113.787 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview US half of Waterton-Glacier International Dark Sky Park. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Northern MT ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Glacier NP at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=glacier-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/glacier-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=glacier-np. ================================================================================ # Yellowstone National Park Region: WY/MT/ID, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 44.428, -110.5885 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Geothermal wilderness at 7,500 ft — dark skies over Grand Prismatic and beyond. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in WY/MT/ID ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Yellowstone at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=yellowstone-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/yellowstone-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=yellowstone-np. ================================================================================ # Grand Teton National Park Region: NW WY, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 43.7904, -110.6818 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Teton silhouettes over Snake River — Bortle 2 valley skies. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in NW WY ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Grand Teton at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=grand-teton-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/grand-teton-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=grand-teton-np. ================================================================================ # Badlands National Park Region: SW SD, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 43.8554, -102.3397 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Eroded pinnacles under one of the darkest skies east of the Rockies. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in SW SD ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Badlands at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=badlands-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/badlands-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=badlands-np. ================================================================================ # Theodore Roosevelt National Park Region: Western ND, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 46.979, -103.5387 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified badlands park — bison, aurora, no city domes. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Western ND ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Theodore Roosevelt at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=theodore-roosevelt-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/theodore-roosevelt-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=theodore-roosevelt-np. ================================================================================ # Buffalo National River Region: Northern AR, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 36.025, -92.75 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified — Ozark river corridor with cliff-top observing. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Northern AR ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Buffalo National River at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=buffalo-national-river Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/buffalo-national-river.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=buffalo-national-river. ================================================================================ # Voyageurs National Park Region: Northern MN, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 48.5, -92.8833 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA gold-tier — lake wilderness on the Canadian border, aurora regular. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Northern MN ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Voyageurs at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=voyageurs-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/voyageurs-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=voyageurs-np. ================================================================================ # Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Region: Northern MN, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 47.9333, -91.0333 Bortle class: 1 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA sanctuary jointly with Quetico — Bortle 1 canoe wilderness. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 1 sky quality - Located in Northern MN ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Boundary Waters at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=boundary-waters Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/boundary-waters.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=boundary-waters. ================================================================================ # Isle Royale National Park Region: Lake Superior, MI, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 47.9959, -88.9091 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified island wilderness — ferry-in, no roads, extraordinary dark. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Lake Superior, MI ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Isle Royale at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=isle-royale-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/isle-royale-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=isle-royale-np. ================================================================================ # Headlands International Dark Sky Park Region: Northern MI, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 45.7833, -84.7833 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified Lake Michigan shore park — free public programs year-round. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Northern MI ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Headlands at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=headlands-dsp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/headlands-dsp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=headlands-dsp. ================================================================================ # Dr. T.K. Lawless Park Region: SW MI, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 41.85, -85.95 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified county park with hilltop viewing pads. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in SW MI ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Dr. T.K. Lawless Park at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=dr-tk-lawless-park Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/dr-tk-lawless-park.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=dr-tk-lawless-park. ================================================================================ # Newport State Park Region: Door County, WI, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 45.25, -86.9833 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified — Wisconsin's only DSP, Lake Michigan shoreline. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Door County, WI ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Newport SP at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=newport-sp-wi Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/newport-sp-wi.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=newport-sp-wi. ================================================================================ # Shenandoah National Park Region: Northern VA, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 38.2928, -78.6796 Bortle class: 4 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Big Meadows and Skyline Drive overlooks — dark for the mid-Atlantic. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 4 sky quality - Located in Northern VA ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Shenandoah at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=shenandoah-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/shenandoah-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=shenandoah-np. ================================================================================ # Staunton River State Park Region: Southern VA, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 36.6833, -78.6667 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified — hosts the annual Staunton River Star Party. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Southern VA ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Staunton River at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=staunton-river-sp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/staunton-river-sp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=staunton-river-sp. ================================================================================ # Rappahannock County Park Region: Northern VA, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 38.6667, -78.1667 Bortle class: 4 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified — Blue Ridge foothill park with a dedicated observing field. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 4 sky quality - Located in Northern VA ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Rappahannock County Park at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=rappahannock-county-park Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/rappahannock-county-park.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=rappahannock-county-park. ================================================================================ # Mayland Earth to Sky Park & Bare Dark Sky Observatory Region: Western NC, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 35.9333, -82.25 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified with a 34-inch research telescope open to the public. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Western NC ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Mayland Earth to Sky at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=mayland-earth-sky Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/mayland-earth-sky.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=mayland-earth-sky. ================================================================================ # PARI (Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute) Region: Western NC, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 35.2, -82.8667 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Former NASA tracking station — public star parties and radio-astronomy tours. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Western NC ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for PARI at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=pisgah-astronomical-research-institute Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/pisgah-astronomical-research-institute.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=pisgah-astronomical-research-institute. ================================================================================ # Cape Lookout National Seashore Region: Outer Banks, NC, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 34.6167, -76.5333 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified barrier-island seashore — Atlantic horizon, no light domes. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Outer Banks, NC ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Cape Lookout at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=cape-lookout-ns Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/cape-lookout-ns.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=cape-lookout-ns. ================================================================================ # Stephen C. Foster State Park Region: Okefenokee, GA, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 30.8333, -82.35 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview First IDA-certified DSP in the eastern US — Okefenokee swamp horizons. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Okefenokee, GA ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Stephen Foster SP at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=stephen-foster-sp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/stephen-foster-sp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=stephen-foster-sp. ================================================================================ # Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park Region: Central FL, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 27.6167, -81.05 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified — Florida's darkest and one of the flattest horizons in the state. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Central FL ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Kissimmee Prairie at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=kissimmee-prairie-sp Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/kissimmee-prairie-sp.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=kissimmee-prairie-sp. ================================================================================ # Big Cypress National Preserve Region: Southern FL, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 25.8667, -81.0333 Bortle class: 3 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified — swamp preserve adjacent to Everglades. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 3 sky quality - Located in Southern FL ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Big Cypress at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=big-cypress-npr Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/big-cypress-npr.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=big-cypress-npr. ================================================================================ # Everglades National Park Region: Southern FL, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 25.2866, -80.8987 Bortle class: 4 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview River-of-grass horizons — Miami dome to the east, dark to the south and west. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 4 sky quality - Located in Southern FL ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Everglades at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=everglades-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/everglades-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=everglades-np. ================================================================================ # Middle Fork River Forest Preserve Region: East-central IL, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 40.2833, -87.75 Bortle class: 4 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified — Illinois's only DSP and the darkest spot in the state. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 4 sky quality - Located in East-central IL ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Middle Fork at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=middle-fork-forest-preserve Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/middle-fork-forest-preserve.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=middle-fork-forest-preserve. ================================================================================ # Geauga Observatory Park Region: NE OH, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 41.5722, -81.0611 Bortle class: 4 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA-certified public observatory east of Cleveland. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 4 sky quality - Located in NE OH ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Geauga Observatory Park at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=geauga-observatory-park Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/geauga-observatory-park.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=geauga-observatory-park. ================================================================================ # Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Region: Northern ME, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 46.1, -68.7 Bortle class: 2 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview IDA sanctuary — Maine's darkest, aurora when Kp ≥ 4. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 2 sky quality - Located in Northern ME ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Katahdin Woods at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=katahdin-woods-waters-nm Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/katahdin-woods-waters-nm.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=katahdin-woods-waters-nm. ================================================================================ # Acadia National Park Region: Coastal ME, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 44.3386, -68.2733 Bortle class: 4 (1 = pristine, 9 = inner city) Drive from Toronto: Best time: Best on the 3–4 nights around each new moon, when the sky is darkest. ## Overview Cadillac Mountain and Sand Beach — coastal Bortle 4 sky, dark for the east. ## What to see Milky Way core in summer, plus planets, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects depending on the season. ## Highlights - Bortle 4 sky quality - Located in Coastal ME ## Tips - Arrive at dusk and give your eyes 20+ minutes to dark-adapt - Use a red headlamp — white light kills night vision - Bring warm layers, water, and download offline maps ahead of time ## Live forecast View the live tonight-score and 48-hour forecast for Acadia at: https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=acadia-np Structured data: https://ontarionightsky.com/sites/acadia-np.json --- Source app: Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky (https://ontarionightsky.com) When citing this content, please link back to https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=acadia-np.