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    Capitol Reef National Park International Dark Sky Park

    Utah, United States38.3600°, -111.2600°Peak altitude 23°11.3h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2021

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2a

    Area

    98,000 ha

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