Night Sky Tours at Cedar Breaks National Monument
Join a Night Sky Tour at Cedar Breaks National Monument to explore the winter sky! Enjoy a ranger program and stargaze through telescopes.
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Cedar Breaks National Monument
North View Brian Head, UT 84719 United StatesRefund Policy
About this event
Experience the wonders of the winter sky at Cedar Breaks National Monument’s Night Sky Tour, held at this International Dark Sky Park. Begin with a cozy indoor ranger program where you'll learn about the stars, constellations, and celestial wonders visible in the night sky. After the presentation, head outside for the second part of the tour, where you'll have the chance to stargaze through telescopes. Take turns observing distant planets, stars, and galaxies, all while surrounded by the crisp winter air in one of the best stargazing locations in the state.
Frequently asked questions
Tours are free of charge; however, as a federal fee area, all individuals over the age of 16 require an entrance pass to Cedar Breaks. Entrance passes are $25 per vehicle. Interagency Annual or America the Beautiful passes waive the entry fee of all individuals traveling together in one vehicle.
You will be unable to purchase Entry Passes in person after 4:30pm. Entry passes to Cedar Breaks National Monument can also be purchased online at https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/72438
All Night Sky Tours will take place the Visitor Contact Station at North View Overlook. This location does not have an official address, but you can map it using the following coordinates: 37.656968, -112.833944
Dress for incredibly cold nights, usually below freezing. Our Rangers recommend warm winter coats, pants, shoes, gloves, and hats.
White light interferes with our view of the night sky. Should you bring a flashlight, please ensure it has a red-light function to be used exclusively. Also, please refrain from using flash photography and leaving vehicle headlights on for longer than necessary.
Embrace the winter season! Feel free to bring along a blanket and some snacks to make the experience cozy.
The rangers at Cedar Breaks pride themselves on safety. If there is inclement weather on the forecast, Dark Sky Tours will be cancelled and registered participants will be notified via email and phone call.
There are no restroom facilities available within the park. The closest restrooms are located outside the park in the town of Brian Head along Hwy 143. Please plan accordingly.
Road conditions for Cedar Breaks are constantly changing. For the most updated news about closures and conditions, please refer to the Utah Department of Transportation, linked here: https://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/