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Cherry Springs Night Sky Public Viewing Area

The short-term public stargazing area north of PA Route 44, kept separate from the permit-bound Overnight Astronomy Observation Field.

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Sunset 20:40Astronomical dark 22:40Sunrise 05:55

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Moon for the selected night

First quarter

47% · Above horizon

47%

Poor

Cloud

100%

Wind 8.4 km/h

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Rain chance

Visibility 23 km

Fair

Humidity

70% · 17°C

Visibility 23 km

Hourly sky conditions

Mon, Jul 20

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Checks before departure

Pennsylvania DCNR documents public parking and restrooms for a few hours of stargazing. Current park alerts and the PA-44 arrival route remain separate checks.

Current access notices

This page covers the short-term public area, not the registered overnight observation field.

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Opening window: Use the Night Sky Public Viewing Area for short-term viewing; this page does not grant overnight field access.
Reservation: No registration is represented for the public viewing area. The Overnight Astronomy Observation Field has a separate permit and fee.
Transport: Plan a private-vehicle return toward Coudersport and expect a dark, cool, and potentially damp mountain site.
Road and arrival: Current Pennsylvania DCNR alerts and the PA-44 or local road owner must be clear before departure.
Facilities: Public parking · Restrooms · Walkway to a shielded amphitheater
Protected-area rules: Keep lights low and directed downward. Pets and alcohol are not allowed in the public viewing area.
Language support: Official visitor information is available in English.
Time basis: America/New_York
Forecast and viewing coordinates: 41.66439, -77.81724
Altitude: Altitude not shown until sourced