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Special Event

Event

Southwest Astronomy Festival

Cedar Breaks National Monument

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Many different events are taking place across Southwest Utah in celebration of the Southwest Astronomy Festival. Be sure to click on 'More Information' below to see a list of featured events and their locations.

Repeating Event

Days:

Every day

Dates:

September 12, 2025 to September 14, 2025

Time:

6:30 PM

Duration:

4 hours

Type of Event

Festival
Guided Tour
Partner Program
Talk

Description

Explore Southwest Utah’s dark skies with astronomy programs from Cedar Breaks to Zion and beyond!


More information

Reservation or Registration: No

Image Gallery

The milky way stretches across the sky over the Cedar Breaks Visitor Center.
A starry sky and the Milky Way tower over a picnic pavilion.
A night sky full of stars illuminate the Cedar Breaks National Monument roadside entry sign.
A sky full of stars and the andromeda galaxy hover over the cliffs of the Cedar Breaks amphitheater.
The milky way stretches across the sky over the Cedar Breaks Visitor Center.
Beneath the sweep of the Milky Way, dark sky destinations come alive with stories, science, and starlight. This image captures the brilliant stars and the Milky Way crowning the Cedar Breaks Visitor Center on a clear evening.
NPS Photo / Schmitt
A starry sky and the Milky Way tower over a picnic pavilion.
Beneath a ribbon of stars, the Cedar Breaks Picnic Pavilion offers the perfect place to gather for an astrophotography workshop with expert, Don Riddle.
NPS Photo / Riddle
A night sky full of stars illuminate the Cedar Breaks National Monument roadside entry sign.
From monuments to state parks and local communities, the night sky connects us. Look up and find your nearest dark sky destination.
NPS Photo / Riddle
A sky full of stars and the andromeda galaxy hover over the cliffs of the Cedar Breaks amphitheater.
Thousands of stars above Cedar Breaks, and countless opportunities to discover the night at partner sites across the Southwest. The Southwest Astronomy Festival is your invitation to explore the universe.
NPS Photo / Childs