Park · UT, US
Zion National Park
Zion National Park in southwest Utah is an International Dark Sky Park, certified in 2021, with its main entrance at Springdale. The park has run night programs for years and lists them on its NPS calendar; call 435-772-3256 for current events. Wilderness camping needs a permit, and the park does not name specific stargazing spots.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | UT |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Springdale |
| Certified | 2021 |
| Coordinates | 37.3222, -113.0048 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/zion-national-park-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
0% illuminated. Rises 6:42 AM MST. Sets 4:56 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
- Under Canvas Zion · 12 km (8 mi)
- Springdale, Utah · 15 km (9 mi)
- Cedar Breaks National Monument · 38 km (24 mi)
- Pipe Spring National Monument · 56 km (35 mi)
- Snow Canyon State Park · 58 km (36 mi)