Jasper, Canada Clear Sky Chart

Jasper, Canada (52.87°, -118.08°) · Updated 08:31 MDT
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Probably skip tonight
Heavy cloud expected but bright moonlight limits faint objects. High dew risk, so optics will fog without dew heaters.
Sunset
18:30
Sunrise
08:42
Usable Hours
0/11
Moon
94%
Visible Planets
♂ Mars48° SE
♃ Jupiter42° SE
♄ Saturn38° S
⛢ Uranus58° S
♆ Neptune37° S
Sky darkness
Rural/suburban (about Bortle 5)
SQM 20.5, estimated from satellite night lights. A property of the place, separate from tonight’s score. How we estimate this
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Stargazing in Jasper, Canada

Jasper is the world's second-largest Dark Sky Preserve, and it's one of the most accessible places on Earth to experience Bortle 2 skies. The combination of protected parkland, minimal artificial light, and mountain-clean air creates extraordinary conditions. The annual Jasper Dark Sky Festival draws thousands each October. At 52.9°N, aurora is visible several times per month during active periods. Winter nights are long and bitterly cold, but the Milky Way's galactic core is visible from horizon to horizon in summer.

Jasper, Canada Stargazing FAQ

Is Jasper good for stargazing?∨
Jasper is the world's second-largest Dark Sky Preserve, with Bortle 2 skies routinely achieved. The combination of protected parkland, minimal artificial light, and mountain-clean air creates extraordinary conditions.
Can you see the northern lights from Jasper?∨
Yes — at 52.9°N, aurora is visible several times per month during active periods. The annual Jasper Dark Sky Festival in October is timed around aurora season and draws thousands of visitors.
When is the best time to visit Jasper for stargazing?∨
October offers the Dark Sky Festival, good aurora activity, and dark nights. Summer shows the Milky Way galactic core but nights are short. Winter has the longest nights but temperatures can drop below -30°C.

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