Bryce Canyon, US Stargazing Forecast

Bryce Canyon, US (37.59°, -112.19°) · Updated 06:56 UTC
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Worth a short session
BEST 04:00–11:00 (7h)
Near-perfect skies but bright moonlight limits faint objects. Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks tonight (ZHR ~25).
Sunset
02:38
Sunrise
12:32
Usable Hours
7/7
Moon
99%
Visible Planets
♂ Mars19° E
♄ Saturn53° SE
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Stargazing in Bryce Canyon, US

Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah is one of the darkest and most celebrated stargazing destinations in the US, with certified Bortle 1–2 skies and a famous astronomy program. At over 2,400m elevation, the thin, dry air delivers exceptional transparency — visitors can see an estimated 7,500 stars with the naked eye on the darkest nights, compared with a few dozen from a city. The park's annual Astronomy Festival and ranger-led 'astronomy ranger' programs are renowned. At 37.6°N, the high Colorado Plateau setting makes for unforgettable Milky Way views over the hoodoos.

Bryce Canyon, US Stargazing FAQ

How dark is Bryce Canyon?∨
Bryce Canyon is a certified International Dark Sky Park with Bortle 1-2 conditions. On the darkest nights you can see around 7,500 stars with the naked eye, and the high-altitude dry air gives exceptional transparency.
Does Bryce Canyon have astronomy programs?∨
Yes — Bryce Canyon is famous for its astronomy program, including ranger-led night-sky talks, telescope viewing, and an annual Astronomy Festival. The park's 'Dark Rangers' are a long-running attraction.
When is the best time to stargaze at Bryce Canyon?∨
Late spring through early autumn offers the warmest nights and the Milky Way core. The park sits above 2,400m, so nights are cold year-round — dress warmly even in summer. Winter is pristine but very cold.

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