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    Castle Valley International Dark Sky Community

    Utah, United States38.6400°, -109.4100°Peak altitude 22°11.3h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2024

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    6a

    Area

    2,404 ha

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