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Bortle 2 ★ IDA International Dark Sky Park 📍 Utah, United States

Arches National Park

38.7331000° N, -109.5925000° E • Elevation: 1550m

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🌌 About This Observing Location

Over 2,000 natural sandstone arches with world-renowned astrophotography backdrops at Delicate Arch and Windows Section.

Bortle Scale Class 2
Elevation 1550 m
Latitude 38.733°
Longitude -109.593°

☁️ 4-Night Stargazing Cloud Forecast

Updated hourly via Open-Meteo
Thu, Oct 15
0%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:39
Sunrise: 07:27
Optimal Sky
Fri, Oct 16
0%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:38
Sunrise: 07:28
Optimal Sky
Sat, Oct 17
38%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:36
Sunrise: 07:29
Fair Sky
Sun, Oct 18
63%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:35
Sunrise: 07:30
Overcast Sky

✨ Darkness & Sky Quality

Class 2: Truly dark site with negligible glow.

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

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