Fort Union will take advantage of its natural dark sky to host a star party on Saturday, June 29 from 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Immerse yourself in the culture and science of a natural night sky as rangers guide you through the remains of the old fort, and help you to identify distant stars and galaxies with the naked eye and telescope. The program, weather permitting, will be held near the visitor center. Please bring water, a light jacket, and comfortable shoes.
The solitude, remoteness, and arid landscapes of Fort Union National Monument make it an ideal place for observing a natural dark sky. After sunset, the sky over the high prairie gives way to the glow of celestial bodies unaffected by the artificial light of distant communities.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
