Urban · UT, US
Snow Canyon State Park
Snow Canyon State Park in Ivins, Utah, was named a DarkSky Urban Night Sky Place in 2025. The park is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and its 38-site campground runs year-round, so camping is the practical way to be there after dark. Backcountry camping is not allowed, and ranger programs are seasonal; call 435-628-2255 for night sky dates.
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| Type | Urban |
| State / Province | UT |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Ivins |
| Certified | 2025 |
| Coordinates | 37.2178, -113.6422 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/snow-canyon-state-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
1% illuminated. Rises 6:45 AM MST. Sets 4:59 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
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