Colorado winter stargazing guide for 2025-26
The Denver Post • • science
Key Points:
- Colorado's mountain winters offer stunning night views, including full moons illuminating snow-covered landscapes and clear, dark skies revealing the Milky Way on moonless nights.
- The brightest supermoon of 2025 will occur on the night of December 4-5, and the Geminids meteor shower, known for its reliability, peaks on December 13-14.
- Moonlight ski touring and snowshoeing are popular in areas like Boreas Pass and Vail Pass, where wide trails and low light conditions provide a unique outdoor experience.
- Saturn will be visible in the southeast sky early in the evening for the next few months, while the Orion constellation, including the Orion Nebula, is prominent in the winter southern sky.
