Night Skies

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6 minutes, 51 seconds

Learn about Zion National Park's night skies, why they're special, how to star gaze, and what you can do to preserve dark skies in your hometown.

 
A stary sky illuminates snowy red cliffs.
Stargaze on Your Own

Read about Ranger tips for stargazing in Zion!

The Zion IDA sign, with blue cliffs, a deer in the foreground, and the purple IDA logo.
Lighting Projects in Zion

Read about what Zion is doing to protect our dark night skies.

A full moon above red cliffs
Learn about the Night Sky in the NPS

Explore the work that the NPS is doing to protect and preserve dark skies.

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Visit other International Dark Sky Parks

See what night sky sites may be close to you!

Last updated: April 2, 2024

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Mailing Address:

Zion National Park
1 Zion Park Blvd.

Springdale, UT 84767

Phone:

435-772-3256
If you have questions, please email zion_park_information@nps.gov. Listen to recorded information by calling anytime 24 hours a day. Rangers answer phone calls from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, but a ranger may not answer if they are already speaking with someone else.

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