Plan your night under the stars
Stargazing Calendar
Moon phases, meteor showers, and the darkest nights above Bryce Canyon — updated automatically, every month.
New Moon — the darkest sky of the month
No moonlight at all. The Milky Way, galaxies, and faint nebulae are at their best. The most sought-after tour nights.
Mark Your Calendar
The best stargazing nights ahead
Every new moon and major meteor shower over Bryce Canyon in the months ahead. If your trip can flex, aim for one of these nights — they're the ones our guides circle first.
Planning Questions
Timing your night under the stars
When is the best time to stargaze at Bryce Canyon?+
The darkest, most spectacular nights fall in the roughly week-long window around each new moon, when there is little or no moonlight. On those nights the Milky Way, galaxies, and faint nebulae are at their best. Our stargazing calendar highlights every darkest-skies night of the month, so you can plan your trip around them.
Can I see meteor showers at Bryce Canyon?+
Absolutely. Bryce Canyon's dark skies make it one of the best places in the country to watch meteor showers. The major annual showers include the Perseids in August, the Orionids in October, the Leonids in November, and the Geminids in December — the calendar marks each peak night.
What can I see during a full moon at Bryce Canyon?+
Full-moon nights trade faint deep-sky objects for stunning views of the moon itself — craters, mountain ranges, and lava plains are razor-sharp through a telescope. The moonlight also illuminates the hoodoos, making it a beautiful night to be out in the park.
How far in advance should I book a stargazing tour for a new-moon night?+
New-moon nights are our most sought-after dates and regularly sell out, especially in summer and around meteor shower peaks. If your trip lines up with a darkest-skies window on the calendar, book as early as you can — several weeks ahead in peak season.
Wondering what tonight looks like? Check the live weather and sky conditions.
Found your night?
Lock in a darkest-skies date
New-moon and meteor-shower nights are the first to sell out. Reserve your spot under one of the darkest skies in North America — with a full refund or free reschedule if the weather closes in.