In Colorado, the Alpha Capricornids are best around 1:09 AM on the night of the peak (July 30, 2027), when the radiant stands about 41° high. Under a truly dark sky you could see roughly 3 meteors per hour. Astronomical darkness runs from 10:09 PM to 4:18 AM, and the moon will be 13% lit and below the horizon at the best time.
Best time
1:09 AM
local time
Est. rate
3/h
dark sky
Radiant
41° high
toward S
Moon
13%
down
Dark places to watch the Alpha Capricornids in Colorado
| Location | Type | Est. Bortle |
|---|---|---|
| Nucla | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Norwood | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Naturita | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Dinosaur National Monument | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Silver Cliff | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Westcliffe | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Mesa Verde National Park | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Mancos State Park | State Park | 2 |