Where is the darkest place in Utah to see stars?

Bryce Canyon National Park Far from the light pollution of civilization, and protected by a special force of park rangers and volunteer Utah astronomy enthusiasts, Bryce Canyon is known as the last grand sanctuary of natural darkness and has one of the nation's oldest astronomy programs.



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In 2021, Zion National Park became certified as an International Dark Sky Park, a certification granted by the International Dark-Sky Association.

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Zion was certified as an International Dark Sky Park in 2021 by the National Park Service and the International Dark Sky Association. This prestigious award means Zion sets a positive example for exceptionally starry nights due to good outdoor lighting practices and educating visitors on the importance of dark skies.

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The dark skies of Moab and the surrounding region are a valuable and rare resource.

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Yes, it can. The Milky Way is visible to the naked eye but you have to see it from a dark sky area away from any light pollution. There is no way to see it from an urban area.

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Bryce Canyon's high elevation, clean air, and remote location creates some of the darkest skies in the country. During a new Moon on a clear weather night, you can see thousands of stars and the spectacular band of the Milky Way Galaxy shooting across the sky.

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