zionstargazing | Stargazing Zion

Celebrating Zion's Dark Skies

In recognition of International Dark Sky Month, we share the importance of dark skies and how we can preserve them.

Winter Stargazing: Origins of Orion and the Radcliffe Wave

With the beginning of our stargazing season in Zion, we have been delighted to see Orion the Hunter during these cold, wintry months.

STARGAZING IN ZION IN JULY

The hot summer months of July in the Northern Hemisphere bring the core of the Milky Way into splendor. Find and visit dark sky locations...

STARGAZING IN ZION IN JUNE

In the Northern Hemisphere, summer officially begins on June 21st, the Summer Solstice (Latin for standstill). The Sun, source of energy,...

STARGAZING IN ZION IN MAY

May brings a rare celestial event for our part of the country: a Total Lunar Eclipse! A total lunar eclipse happens only during a full...