Join Us Throughout Southwest Utah For Both Daytime And Nighttime Astronomy Programs. From Cedar Breaks To Zion, Or Cedar City To St. George, Come Experience A Dark Night Sky Close To Home.

Schedule Of Events

Sep 20,2024

Sunset: 7:57 PM; Astronomical Twilight End: 8:58 PM; Moonrise: 9:04 PM;

5:30 PM To 7:30 PM - Southern Utah Museum Of Art (SUMA)

Cedar City, SUMA, 13 S 300 W, Cedar City

In Partnership With Cedar Breaks National Park, Southern Utah Museum Of Art Is Excited To Host A Community Evening To Celebrate Our Night Skies. We’ll Highlight The Significant Designation Of Cedar Breaks As A National Dark Sky Park And What That Means For Iron County Community Members. Patrons Will Enjoy Sweet Treats, A Unique Opportunity To View Art From SUMA’s Permanent Collection, A Hands-On Art Activity Suited To All Ages, And The Opportunity To View The Sun Through A Solarscope.

8 PM To 11 PM - Star Party At Cedar Breaks National Monument

Cedar Breaks National Monument, Point Supreme Overlook

Stargazing With Rangers And Volunteers From The St George Astronomy Group. Take A Tour Of The Solar System, The Milky Way, And The Galaxy. Learn About Constellations And Asterisms, How They Connect Cultures Across The Oceans Of Time, And The Upcoming Annular And Total Eclipses.

8 PM To 10:30 PM - Star Party At Zion National Park

South Campground Amphitheatre
We Will Rock You! Learn About Meteorites And Other Rocks In Space With NASA And SETI Scientist Peter Jenniskens. Talk Followed By Constellation Tour.

8 PM To 10:30 PM - SUU Star Party At Ashcroft Observatory

SUU’s Ashcroft Observatory, 745 S Hillcrest Dr, Cedar City, UT 84720

At The Ashcroft Observatory, We Will Be Observing A Number Of Highlights In The Milky Way Including The Lagoon Nebula And The Double Cluster. The Two Largest Planets Of The Solar System, Jupiter And Saturn, Will Also Be Up, And Saturn’s Ring Will Dazzle In The Eyepiece. Additionally, The Moon Will Be In An Attractive Crescent Phase That Will Be Very Favorable For Viewing. The Ashcroft Observatory Is Located Just Off Westview Drive Near The SUU Farm.

8 PM To 11 PM - Star Party By Members Of Kanab’s Nonprofit Stellar Vista Observatory

Jackson Flat Reservoir Boat Launch, Kaneplex Drive, Kanab. This Location Is Close To Town With Restrooms.

Learn How To Operate One Of SVO’s Small Portable Telescopes Or Bring Your Own And Join The Fun! Find Out About SVO’s Plans To Build An Educational Astronomical Observatory In Kanab For Public Enjoyment Of The Night Sky.

8 PM To 11 PM - Astrophotography Workshop With Don Riddle At Cedar Breaks National Monument (Registration Required)

Cedar Breaks National Monument - Campground Pavilion

Join Astrophotography Expert Don Riddle To Learn The Basics Of Astrophotography. This Workshop Is Intended For Beginner Astrophotographers Looking To Start Exploring How To Take Night Time Pictures. Learn The Properties Of Various Camera Formats, Exposure Times, Composition, Etc. 10 People Maximum.

Sep 21,2024

Sunset: 7:28 PM; Astronomical Twilight End: 8:57 PM; Moonrise: 9:41 PM

10 AM To 1 PM - Solar Viewing At Red Hills Garden With The St George Astronomy Club

Red Hills Desert Garden, 375 Red Hills Pkwy, St. George, UT 84770

Safely View, Enjoy, And Learn About Our Closest Star, The Sun! We Will Also Talk About The Upcoming Annular Solar Eclipse Of October 14th, 2023 And The Total Solar Eclipse Of April 8, 2024. Join Park Rangers From Grand Canyon-Parashant, St. George Astronomy Group, And Cedar Breaks Staff For Solar Viewing And Activities For Kids.

11 AM To 2 PM - Solar Viewing Cedar Breaks National Monument

Cedar Breaks National Monument, Point Supreme Overlook

Learn About The Sun, Our Source Of Light, Heat And Energy And Closest Star. We Will Also Talk About The Upcoming Annular Solar Eclipse Of October 14th, 2023, And The Total Solar Eclipse Of April 8, 2024. Led By Cedar Breaks' Astronomy Volunteers.

2 PM To 4 PM - Family Day At Cedar City Library With Portable Planetarium By SUU - Portable Planetarium By SUU.

Cedar City Library

Portable Planetarium, Astronomy Activities, And Storytelling. Hosted By Cedar City Library And SUU’s Ashcroft Observatory Staff.

8 PM To 11 PM - Star Party Cedar Breaks National Monument

Cedar Breaks National Monument, Point Supreme Overlook

We Will Rock You! Learn About Meteorites And Other Rocks In Space With NASA And SETI Scientist Peter Jenniskens. Talk Followed By Constellation Tour And Telescope Observation.

8 PM To 11 PM - Astrophotography Workshop With Don Riddle At Cedar Breaks (Registration Required)

Cedar Breaks National Monument - Campground Pavilion

Join Astrophotography Expert Don Riddle To Learn The Basics Of Astrophotography. This Workshop Is Intended For Beginner Astrophotographers Looking To Start Exploring How To Take Night Time Pictures. Learn The Properties Of Various Camera Formats, Exposure Times, Composition, Etc. 10 People Maximum.

8 PM To 11 PM - St George Star Party With Stargazer Astronomy Club Of Utah Tech

Vernon Worthen Park Is 300 S 400 E, St. George, UT 84770

Come Join The Stellar And Bright Members Of The Trailgazers Astronomy Club Of Utah Tech. Learn About Constellations, Observe Stars And Other Deep Sky Objects With Telescopes And Get Illuminated By Their Passionate Energy For The Cosmos.

Sep 22,2024

Sunset: 7:27 PM; Astronomical Twilight End: 8:55 PM; Moonrise: 10:24 PM

8 PM To 11 PM - Star Party Cedar Breaks National Monument

Cedar Breaks National Monument, Point Supreme Overlook

Stargazing With Rangers And Volunteers From The St George Astronomy Group. Take A Tour Of The Solar System, The Milky Way And The Galaxy. Learn About Deep Sky Objects, Other Galaxies, Constellations And Asterisms, And How They Connect Cultures Across The Oceans Of Time. Get Information About The Upcoming Annular And Total Eclipses.

8 PM To 11 PM - Star Party Gunlock State Park With The St George Astronomy Group

Gunlock Rd, Gunlock, UT

View Planets, Stars, And Galaxies With The St. George Astronomy Group In One Of Southern Utah’s Darkest Locations. (Red Headlamps And/Or Flashlights Recommended)

8 PM To 11 PM - Star Party At Springdale Parks and Recreation

Springdale Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767

We Will Rock You! Learn About Meteorites And Other Rocks In Space With NASA And SETI Scientist Peter Jenniskens.
Talk Followed By A Constellation Tour And Telescope Observation.

Date : September 20-22,2024

Location : Various Venues in Cedar City, UT

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