Park · UT, US
Cedar Breaks National Monument
Cedar Breaks National Monument is a high plateau amphitheater in southern Utah, certified as an International Dark Sky Park in 2017. It sits above 10,000 feet, so nights are cold even in summer. The park service describes crystal-clear night skies and lists ranger-led events on its calendar; call 435-986-7120 for current hours.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | UT |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Brian Head |
| Certified | 2017 |
| Coordinates | 37.6388, -112.8448 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/cedar-breaks-national-monument-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
0% illuminated. Rises 6:42 AM MST. Sets 4:55 PM MST. Times are local to the park.
Next new moon
November 9, 2026
The darkest, best-for-stargazing night in the current lunar cycle. See the full trip planner for the next 12 months of new-moon windows.
Upcoming meteor showers
- Leonids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, November 17, 2026
- Geminids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 13, 2026
- Ursids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 22, 2026
5 nearest dark sky places
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- Under Canvas Bryce Canyon · 75 km (47 mi)