ASTROFEST 2025

The 4th Annual Southeast Utah Astronomy Festival will be taking place June 20th, 21st, and 22nd this year. The festival will take place throughout each day in multiple locations including Arches National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Canyonlands National 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

1pm-3pm Solar Scope viewing

Dead Horse Point Overlook
8:15-8:45 pm: Ranger Program: Sunset talk “Summer Solstice”
9:30-10 pm: Ranger Program: Bat Talk

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.

Weather: Telescope viewing may be canceled or affected by clouds or storms. Programs and telescope viewing may be canceled in the event of lightning. 

Things to know: Parking may fill at program locations. We recommend arriving before 9 pm to secure a parking spot. Please bring a red flashlight, sturdy shoes, and a jacket. 

All events are free with park admission. 

Pets are discouraged. Please find suitable care for furry friends, as pets are not allowed at the program locations and leaving pets inside vehicles for the duration of the event is not recommended.