The 4th Annual Southeast Utah Astro Fest is happening this weekend at three National Parks and guests are encouraged to join rangers for talks, telescope viewing, constellation tours and more! All of the events are free with park admission:
June 20: Island in the Sky, Canyonlands National Park – Kick off with panoramic views and amazing starry skies.
June 21: Dead Horse Point State Park – Experience minimal light pollution for stunning celestial sights.
June 22: Arches National Park – End the festival surrounded by iconic arches and a dazzling cosmos.
The National Parks Service is reminding folks attending Atro Fest 2025 to keep an eye on the weather as telescope viewing may be canceled or affected by clouds or storms and to bring a red flashlight (to maintain night vision). Find compete information on the event schedule below.
4th Annual Southeast Utah AstroFest
Attention stargazers, astronomy enthusiasts, and celestial explorers! Get ready to embark on a journey through the cosmos at the 4th annual Southeast Utah AstroFest, the ultimate astronomy festival happening under the vast skies of Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park.
Join park rangers for daytime and evening astronomy programs, telescope viewing, and family friendly activities at locations throughout the parks.
Day 1: Friday, June 20 Island in the Sky District, Canyonlands National Park
Daytime events at Island in the Sky Visitor Center
Grand View Point
9:30-10 pm: Ranger Program: The Space in Between
10-11:30 pm: Telescope viewing
Green River Overlook
9:30-10 pm: Ranger Program: You, Me & the Stars: How the Night Sky Connects Us All Through Time & Space.
10-11:30 pm: Telescope Viewing
Day 2: Saturday, June 21 at Dead Horse Point State Park
Daytime events at Dead Horse Point State Park Visitor Center
Visitor Center Parking Lot
9:30-10 pm: Ranger Program: Dark Sky
10-11:30 pm: Telescope Viewing
Mountain Bike Parking Lot
9:30-10 pm: Ranger Program: Love and War in the Stars
10-11:30 pm: Telescope Viewing
Day 3: Sunday, June 22 at Arches National Park
Arches Visitor Center
7:00-7:45 pm: Dark Skies and Astrophotography by Bettymaya Foott
8:00-9:00 pm: The Navajo Cosmos by Ravis Henry
Panorama Point
8:30-9:00 pm: Cosmic Connections by Anna Rehkopf
9:30-10:00 pm: Light Pollution in the world and how Southeast Utah is a Leader in Protecting Dark Skies by Michael Rymer
10:30 pm: Astrophotography Workshop
Balanced Rock
9:30-11:30 pm Telescope Viewing and Constellation Tours
Windows
9:30-11:30 pm Telescope Viewing and Constellation Tours
Delicate Arch Viewpoint
9:30-11:30 pm Telescope Viewing and Constellation Tours
Devils Garden Picnic Area
9:30-11:30 pm Telescope Viewing and Constellation Tours
Bring layers for comfort and a red light to protect your dark-adapted vision while walking safely on uneven surfaces.
