{"id":435,"date":"2026-08-25T10:49:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T16:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elvalleastronomers.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=435"},"modified":"2026-08-25T10:49:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T16:49:57","slug":"capulin-dark-sky-fiesta","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/elvalleastronomers.org\/index.php\/event\/capulin-dark-sky-fiesta\/","title":{"rendered":"CAPULIN DARK SKY FIESTA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"nps-event-detail__header\">\n<h1 class=\"margin-bottom-1\">Astronomy Festival<\/h1>\n<p class=\"RelatedParksSubtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/cavo\/\">Capulin Volcano National Monument<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"nps-event-detail__basic-info usa-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"usa-icon-list__item\">\n<div class=\"usa-icon-list__icon\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"usa-icon-list__content\">\n<div class=\"usa-icon-list__title\">Sep 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"usa-icon-list__item\">\n<div class=\"usa-icon-list__icon\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"usa-icon-list__content\">\n<div class=\"usa-icon-list__title\">Free<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nps-event-detail__body\">\n<div class=\"nps-event-detail__body-section usa-prose\">\n<p>Ranger Program begins at 7:00. Night sky viewing starts at 7:30pm. Follow the red lights from the Visitor Center to the observing area. Wear warm clothing.<\/p>\n<p>Join us for an exceptional Dark Sky experience. Capulin was named a Gold Tier Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association in 2016. Capulin Volcano holds Dark Sky viewing most Saturday nights during Summer months, and select nights Fall, Winter, and Spring. Giant telescopes are provided by us, and the dark northeastern New Mexico skies by nature. You will see planets, galaxies, nebula, and other amazing sights all with your own eyes.<\/p>\n<p>Capulin Volcano is at a higher altitude of over 6,000 feet. Nights can get chilly even in summer. A jacket, long pants, and closed toe shoes are recommended to attend a Dark Sky program. No reservations are needed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering attending this annual dark sky event and want info on overnight accommodations, please contact Colin Nicholls at <a href=\"mailto:elvalleastronomers@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" shape=\"rect\">elvalleastronomers@gmail.com<\/a> ASAP. Capulin official information is here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/planyourvisit\/event-details.htm?id=F5325E51-A269-D48D-3EF3412C24FC84A3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" shape=\"rect\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/planyourvisit\/event-details.htm?id%3DF5325E51-A269-D48D-3EF3412C24FC84A3&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787761928369000&amp;usg=AOvVaw20sR7RlBMop46VyYMs2kgz\">https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/<wbr \/>planyourvisit\/event-details.<wbr \/>htm?id=F5325E51-A269-D48D-<wbr \/>3EF3412C24FC84A3<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Astronomy Festival Capulin Volcano National Monument Sep 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM Free Ranger Program begins at 7:00. Night sky viewing starts at 7:30pm. 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