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    Hovenweep National Monument International Dark Sky Park

    Utah, United States37.2800°, -109.1200°Peak altitude 24°11.2h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2014

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    3

    Area

    318 ha

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