Urban · UT, US
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
Timpanogos Cave National Monument in American Fork Canyon, Utah, is a DarkSky Urban Night Sky Place, certified in 2020. Night sky programs are held with the national forest and local astronomy groups, usually in the canyon in summer. The visitor center, caves and Cave Access Trail close for winter; call 801-756-5239 for current programs.
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| Type | Urban |
| State / Province | UT |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | American Fork |
| Certified | 2020 |
| Coordinates | 40.4390, -111.7094 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/timpanogos-cave-national-monument-urban-night-sky-place/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
1% illuminated. Rises 6:44 AM MST. Sets 4:42 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
- Jordanelle State Park · 33 km (20 mi)
- Rockport State Park · 46 km (28 mi)
- East Canyon State Park · 54 km (34 mi)
- Antelope Island State Park · 73 km (45 mi)
- North Fork Park · 107 km (66 mi)