Thing to Do

Stargaze at Panorama Point

Arches National Park

telescopes illuminated red beneath a star-filled sky

Arches National Park

telescopes illuminated red beneath a starry sky
Rangers offer night sky viewing programs throughout the summer.

NPS/Chris Wonderly

Panorama Point offers wide-open views of the night sky. It's reasonably far from surrounding communities to provide natural darkness with excellent views of the Milky Way.

Park staff recently began work to create a night sky viewing area at Panorama Point. Benches will be available to lay back and enjoy the stars. Night sky ranger programs will be held at the point beginning in mid-2019.

The Windows Section and Balanced Rock can also make for excellent stargazing spots. The farther you are from Moab and the park entrance, the darker the night skies will be.

Last updated: March 19, 2019