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Moonlight
Moonlight Forecast for Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains, United States
Moonlight photography in the Rockies. Alpine lakes, snow-covered peaks, Maroon Bells moonrise, and champagne powder shimmer under lunar illumination.
23 matching opportunities in the 14-day forecast.
Upcoming Opportunities
When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.
Times shown in America/Denver
First upcoming window
Good Moonlight at Sunset
Estes Park
Mon, Oct 19 · 18:15–19:00 · 1h window
Low confidence
37%
🌕Moon Illumination67.5%
☁️Total Cloud Coverage0%
Good Moonlight at Sunset
Steamboat Springs
Mon, Oct 19 · 18:20–19:00
🌕Moon Illumination:67.5%
Low
Good Moonlight at Sunset
Vail
Mon, Oct 19 · 18:20–19:00
🌕Moon Illumination:67.5%
Low
Good Moonlight at Sunset
Aspen
Mon, Oct 19 · 18:22–19:00
🌕Moon Illumination:67.5%
Low
Good Moonlight at Sunset
Silverton
Mon, Oct 19 · 18:27–19:00
🌕Moon Illumination:67.5%
Low
Good Moonlight at Sunset
Telluride
Mon, Oct 19 · 18:27–19:00
🌕Moon Illumination:67.5%
Low
Good Moonlight
Telluride
Mon, Oct 19 · 19:00–24:00
🌕Moon Illumination:67.5%
Low
+16 more windows in the next 14 days
Location status
0 of 10 locations matching now
Estes Park
Not matchingEstes Park frames Rocky Mountain National Park’s granite peaks, pine-lined lakes and elk meadows, with autumn color and snow adding seasonal layers.
Estes Park, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Moon Illumination too low (12%, ≥ 60.0%)
Next opportunity in ~12 days 10h
2 opportunities in the 14-day forecast
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Aspen
Not matchingAspen combines the Maroon Bells, reflective alpine lakes and broad aspen groves, creating layered mountain compositions in autumn and winter.
Aspen, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Moon Illumination too low (12%, ≥ 60.0%)
Next opportunity in ~12 days 11h
2 opportunities in the 14-day forecast
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Vail
Not matchingVail offers forested slopes, Gore Range ridges and snow-covered village details, with creek lines and ski terrain anchoring winter compositions.
Edwards, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Moon Illumination too low (12%, ≥ 60.0%)
Next opportunity in ~12 days 11h
4 opportunities in the 14-day forecast
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Breckenridge
Not matchingBreckenridge pairs a historic mining-town streetscape with Tenmile Range peaks, evergreen forests and snowfields for architectural mountain layers.
Silverthorne, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Moon Illumination too low (12%, ≥ 60.0%)
Next opportunity in ~12 days 11h
2 opportunities in the 14-day forecast
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Telluride
Not matchingTelluride sits beneath steep San Juan walls, where the box canyon, waterfalls and historic streets create strong foreground-to-summit compositions.
Telluride, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Moon Illumination too low (12%, ≥ 60.0%)
Next opportunity in ~12 days 11h
3 opportunities in the 14-day forecast
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Steamboat Springs
Not matchingSteamboat Springs combines Yampa Valley ranchland, aspen groves and Mount Werner, with deep winter snow defining trees, fences and rolling terrain.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Moon Illumination too low (12%, ≥ 60.0%)
Next opportunity in ~12 days 11h
3 opportunities in the 14-day forecast
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Crested Butte
Not matchingCrested Butte offers a distinctive peak above wildflower meadows, aspen-covered slopes and a compact historic town, especially rich in summer and autumn.
Crested Butte, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Moon Illumination too low (12%, ≥ 60.0%)
Next opportunity in ~13 days 15h
1 opportunity in the 14-day forecast
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Durango
Not matchingDurango provides access to rugged San Juan peaks, the Animas River and historic railway scenes, with autumn aspens and winter snow adding contrast.
Pagosa Springs, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Moon Illumination too low (12%, ≥ 60.0%)
Next opportunity in ~12 days 12h
1 opportunity in the 14-day forecast
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Silverton
Not matchingSilverton’s mining-era streets sit within a tight basin of steep San Juan slopes, creating compressed town-and-mountain views in deep winter snow.
Creede, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Moon Illumination too low (12%, ≥ 60.0%)
Next opportunity in ~12 days 11h
3 opportunities in the 14-day forecast
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Ouray
Not matchingOuray’s historic buildings, ice formations and steep box-canyon walls create vertical compositions framed by the rugged, often snow-covered San Juans.
Ouray, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Moon Illumination too low (12%, ≥ 60.0%)
Next opportunity in ~12 days 13h
2 opportunities in the 14-day forecast
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What's blocking opportunities
81-hour forecast horizon; times in America/Denver.
Top 5 blocking conditions across 10 of 10 locations
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Moon Illumination (≥ 60.0%)
100% blocked
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Moon Altitude (≥ 15.0°)
59% blocked
Moon Altitude (≥ 15.0°), Tue 10pm: 5 of 10 locations blocked
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Day/Night Period (Night)
43% blocked
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Total Cloud Coverage (≤ 40.0%)
35% blocked
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Precipitation Chance (≤ 15.0%)
4% blocked
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How to read: Each row shows when a condition blocks opportunities. Stronger red means more locations are affected. These are the top 5 conditions preventing matches across the 81-hour forecast.
This forecast tracks exceptional moonlight photography conditions in the Rocky Mountains. We combine moon phase, lunar elevation, cloud cover, and snow coverage to predict when alpine landscapes will transform under full moon illumination.
The Rockies offer moonlight photography opportunities unlike anywhere else in North America. High-altitude locations mean moonlight passes through less atmosphere, creating brilliant illumination. Fresh snow amplifies lunar light dramatically, and the region's numerous alpine lakes provide perfect reflections. Colorado's dry climate means clearer skies more often than coastal mountains.
What makes the Rocky Mountains special for moonlight photography:
- High elevation advantage - Locations above 10,000 feet mean exceptional lunar clarity
- Snow amplification - Colorado's legendary champagne powder reflects moonlight with exceptional brightness
- Alpine lake mirrors - Crystal-clear mountain lakes create perfect moonlight reflections
- Fourteener silhouettes - Dramatic peak profiles against moonlit skies
The Maroon Bells reflected in Maroon Lake under full moon creates one of North America's most spectacular moonlight compositions—snow-covered peaks glowing with lunar light mirrored in still water. Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park offers similar magic with Hallett Peak rising behind. In winter, fresh powder transforms ordinary landscapes into brilliant moonscapes—the same champagne powder prized by skiers reflects moonlight with unusual intensity. Higher elevation locations like Loveland Pass remain accessible and offer expansive views of moonlit peaks. Winter moonlight on fresh snow creates photography opportunities that rival sunrise, with the added advantage of complete solitude.
How this forecast is made
Opportunities are threshold-based signals: PhotoWeather checks whether forecast conditions match the rules for a photography scenario. They are planning guidance, not guarantees. Forecasts can change as new model runs arrive, and confidence generally decreases farther into the forecast horizon, so recheck conditions before travelling.
The weather forecast foundation comes through Open-Meteo , which aggregates models from weather agencies. PhotoWeather applies condition-specific thresholds and derived calculations; not every condition uses every model or data input.
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