Nov 20266Friday
Saturn and the Andromeda Galaxy will also be on display along with Taurid meteors
Saturn and the Andromeda Galaxy will also be on display along with Taurid meteors!
Public star parties · Free · Kanab, Utah
Look up with us. Every month, free.
Our volunteer astronomers set up telescopes and binoculars so families, friends and anyone curious can learn together under the dark skies around Kanab.
Schedule · All times Utah time
Upcoming star parties
Dec 202613Sunday
The peak of the Geminids meteor shower, the Pleiades star cluster, and Orion returns to the sky
The peak of the Geminids meteor shower, the Pleiades star cluster, and Orion returns to the sky.
Want a night that isn't on the calendar? Reserve a private Night Sky Experience →
15 events · 2026
Fri · Oct 2Grand Circle Trailfest: Stargazing in the parkJacob Hamblin Park8:15 PM
Sat · Sep 19International Observe the Moon NightCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park8:30 PM
Thu · Aug 27A 96% lunar eclipseJackson Flat Reservoir8:30 PM
Wed · Aug 12The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonightJackson Flat Reservoir9:15 PM
Fri · Jul 17Watch the beautiful waxing crescent Moon set as the Milky Way rises over KanabKanab Center Front Lawn9:00 PM
Wed · Jul 15Our next Curious Cosmos Science Talk is about the preservation of dark skies with presenter Natalie…Kanab City Library6:00 PM
Fri · Jun 12Last chance to see Jupiter until 2027, and Venus and Mercury will be right next to itCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park9:45 PM
Thu · May 7“Southern Utah Starry Nights” star partyTilted Mesa Trailhead, 10 miles east of Kanab off US HWY 899:30 PM
Sat · Apr 18April 13-20 is International Dark Sky WeekJacob Hamblin Park9:00 PM
Fri · Mar 13Jupiter, the Perseus Double Cluster, and Orion under a wonderfully dark skyCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park8:30 PM
Tue · Mar 3Total Lunar EclipseJackson Flat Reservoir3:30 AM – 5:30 AM
Thu · Feb 12“The Science of Light” Hands-On Science ActivityFredonia Public Library7:00 PM
Fri · Feb 6Jupiter, Saturn, and the Andromeda Galaxy shine tonightJackson Flat Reservoir7:00 PM
Wed · Jan 14“The Science of Light” Hands-On Science ActivityFredonia Public Library7:00 PM
Fri · Jan 9Jupiter at perigee (closest to Earth in its orbit)Jackson Flat Reservoir7:00 PM
18 events · 2025
Sat · Dec 13The peak of the Geminids meteor shower, the Pleiades star cluster, and Orion & Jupiter return to…Jackson Flat Reservoir7:00 PM
Tue · Nov 11The Taurid meteor shower peaks tonightJackson Flat Reservoir7:00 PM
Fri · Oct 3Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with Stellar Vista ObservatoryCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park7:30 PM
Wed · Oct 1Grand Circle Trailfest: Stargazing in the parkJacob Hamblin Park7:30 PM
Fri · Sep 12The dazzling constellations of Scorpius and Sagittarius cradling the Butterfly and Ptolemy Clusters…Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park8:30 PM
Tue · Aug 12Come join us for the peak of the Perseid Meteor ShowerJackson Flat Reservoir9:15 PM
Mon · Aug 11Morning Planet WatchJackson Flat Reservoir5:00 AM
Sat · Jul 26The Milky Way is back in seasonJackson Flat Reservoir9:45 PM
Fri · Jun 20Celebrating the Summer Solstice: See the Summer Triangle, Scorpius, and the Butterfly ClusterJackson Flat Reservoir9:30 PM
Sat · May 24CancelledSee the Great Hercules Cluster, the Beehive Cluster, and the Spider Globular ClusterCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park9:30 PM
Thu · May 819th Amazing Earthfest: Solar Flares and the Rising MoonJackson Flat Reservoir4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Sat · Apr 26Celebrating International Dark Sky Week, April 21-28, 2025 and Utah Dark Sky MonthJackson Flat Reservoir9:00 PM
Fri · Apr 25“Every Kid Outdoors” with the Utah Division of Outdoor RecreationCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park9:00 PM
Fri · Mar 28Jupiter, Mars, the Perseus Double Cluster, and Orion under a wonderfully dark skyCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park8:30 PM
Thu · Mar 13Total Eclipse of the MoonNomad Cafe & RV Park11:30 PM – 2:30 AM
Fri · Feb 14CancelledLanterns & StarlightOld Kanab Elementary School Grounds6:30 PM
Fri · Jan 17Six planets visible tonightJackson Flat Reservoir6:30 PM
Mon · Jan 13Earth’s moon occults the planet MarsJackson Flat Reservoir6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
46 events · 2024
Sat · Dec 21Celebrate the Winter Solstice with SVOJackson Flat Reservoir6:30 PM
Wed · Dec 4Close arrangement of the moon (14% illuminated), Venus, the M75 Globular Cluster, and PlutoJackson Flat Reservoir6:30 PM
Fri · Nov 1Come see the Perseus double star clusters, Saturn, and the Andromeda GalaxyJackson Flat Reservoir7:15 PM
Fri · Oct 25Behold the Andromeda Galaxy, Saturn, and the Perseus Star Clusters from a lovely dark locationCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park7:30 PM
Mon · Oct 14Catch a CometJackson Flat Reservoir7:45 PM
Fri · Oct 4Join us at Grand Circle Trailfest and see Saturn’s rings, star clusters, and double starsJacob Hamblin Park8:00 PM
Wed · Oct 2Enjoy beautifully dark skies and see the Andromeda galaxy, Saturn, the Hercules globular cluster,…Jacob Lake Campground Amphitheater8:00 PM
Fri · Sep 27“Desert Starlight in Kanab”Kanab6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Fri · Sep 20The dazzling constellations of Scorpius and Sagittarius cradling the Butterfly and Ptolemy Clusters…Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park8:00 PM
Fri · Sep 13International Observe the Moon NightKanab City Library7:00 PM
Mon · Aug 12Perseids Meteor ShowerNomad Cafe & RV Park9:15 PM
Fri · Aug 9Perseids Meteor Shower, Moon ObservationJackson Flat Reservoir8:30 PM
Mon · Aug 5For early risersJackson Flat Reservoir8:30 PM
Sat · Jul 20Full Moon and VenusJackson Flat Reservoir8:30 PM
Sat · Jun 29For early risersJackson Flat Reservoir4:30 AM
Sat · Jun 22Solar Science ExperienceKanab City Library11:00 AM
Fri · Jun 21Full Moon Summer SolsticeJackson Flat Reservoir9:00 PM
Fri · Jun 21Solar Science ExperienceKaneplex Rodeo Grounds10:00 AM
Thu · Jun 20Solstice SkateJackson Flat Reservoir9:30 PM
Sat · Jun 15Solar Science ExperienceKanab City Library10:00 AM
Wed · Jun 12Solar Science ExperienceKanab6:30 PM
Wed · Jun 12Solar Science ExperienceMaker Space2:30 PM
Thu · May 16Solar Science ExperienceKanab3:15 PM
Sat · May 11Amazing EarthfestJackson Flat Reservoir9:00 PM
Fri · May 10Amazing EarthfestKanab City Library9:00 PM
Wed · May 8Solar Science ExperienceKanab6:30 PM
Sat · May 4Solar Science ExperienceKanab City Library10:00 AM
Fri · May 3Coral Pink Sand Dunes Spring Star PartyCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park8:30 PM
Fri · May 3Earth Day FestivalJacob Hamblin Park3:00 PM
Thu · May 2Solar Science ExperienceKanab3:30 PM
Wed · May 1Solar Science ExperienceKanab3:15 PM
Fri · Apr 26Solar Science ExperienceKanab City Library10:00 AM
Wed · Apr 24Solar Science ExperienceJacob Hamblin Park10:30 AM
Tue · Apr 23Solar Science ExperienceHeart Water Farm11:00 AM
Sat · Apr 20Public Solar ObservationKanab City Library12:00 PM
Fri · Apr 19Moonlight PromenadeJackson Flat Reservoir8:30 PM
Mon · Apr 8Solar EclipseKanab City Library11:00 AM
Wed · Apr 3International Dark Sky WeekPipe Spring National Monument7:00 PM
Fri · Mar 22Beehive cluster in Cancer, Orion Nebula, Andromeda GalaxyCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park8:30 PM
Thu · Mar 7Celebrating Influential Women in AstronomyKanab City Library7:00 PM
Fri · Feb 23Star Party with local Girl Scout TroopKanab6:30 PM
Wed · Feb 21STEM FestKanab Center9:00 AM
Tue · Feb 20STEM FestKanab Center9:00 AM
Sat · Feb 17Balloons & TunesCenter Street, Kanab7:00 PM
Mon · Feb 12Star Party with Local BusinessKanab6:45 PM
Sat · Jan 276% Crescent MoonJackson Flat Reservoir6:30 PM
25 events · 2023
Thu · Dec 14Local Stargazing at the ReservoirJackson Flat Reservoir7:00 PM
Wed · Dec 13Geminid Meteor Peak, 1% moon, Saturn & Jupiter visible, Uranus & NeptuneJackson Flat Reservoir7:00 PM
Fri · Dec 1Polar Express Star PartyLevi Stewart Memorial Park5:00 PM
Mon · Nov 20Appulse of Saturn & 57% Moon (2 deg. 29 min.) Leonids & GeminidsJackson Flat Reservoir7:00 PM
Tue · Nov 7Star Party for local church youth groupJackson Flat Reservoir7:00 PM
Wed · Nov 1Star Party with local businessJackson Flat Reservoir7:00 PM
Mon · Oct 30Kanab Elementary 2nd Grade Moon PartyKanab Elementary School7:30 PM
Sat · Oct 14Night of Annular Solar Eclipse Saturn & the Milky Way, DraconidsJackson Flat Reservoir8:30 PM
Sat · Oct 14Annular Solar Eclipse (Annularity 10:28-10:31)Kanab Center9:00 AM
Wed · Oct 4Star Party for local church youth groupKanab Elementary School7:00 PM
Fri · Sep 15Southwest Astronomy FestivalZion View Star Field8:00 PM
Sat · Sep 9Grandparents Night with our Galaxy & the Return of Saturn, new moonKanab City Library8:00 PM
Sat · Aug 12Deep Sky Watching: The Milky Way with Perseid MeteorsJackson Flat Reservoir9:15 PM
Fri · Jul 21The Planets Line Up, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and a 15% MoonJackson Flat Reservoir9:30 PM
Wed · Jun 211st Day Summer Star Party, Appulse of Venus & 13% Moon, Mars nearJackson Flat Reservoir9:30 PM
Sat · Jun 17SVO participated in 2023 Kaibab Lodge Star Party with an astronomy talk by SVO’s Colin Littlefield…N Kaibab NF7:30 PM
Fri · Jun 16SVO participated in 2023 Kaibab Lodge Star Party with an astronomy talk by SVO’s Colin Littlefield…N Kaibab NF7:30 PM
Sat · May 20Supper & Stars, Talk by UofU student on lava tubes on the Moon and MarsKanab5:00 PM
Fri · May 19Endangered Species Star PartyZion View Star Field9:00 PM
Thu · May 18Light Pollution and the Stars Powerpoint Presentation by Paul Ricketts, Univ. of Utah (SPO)…Nomad Cafe & RV Park9:00 PM
Sun · May 14Mother’s Day Stars, Venus, and MarsJackson Flat Reservoir9:00 PM
Fri · Apr 14Indigenous Perspectives and Leave No Trace W/GSEPPonderosa Grove Campground7:00 PM
Fri · Feb 10Comet ZTF Visits MarsSand Caves Parking7:00 PM
Wed · Feb 1Star Party for local Boy Scout troopPeekaboo Trailhead8:00 PM
Mon · Jan 23Appulse of Venus and Saturn with Crescent MoonJackson Flat Reservoir7:00 PM
What to expect
Come as you are. We bring the telescopes.
Free, every month
Families, friends and anyone curious are welcome to learn together and marvel at the night sky.
Telescopes provided
We always have telescopes and binoculars set up for great views of the cosmos.
Volunteer guides
Our volunteer astronomers walk you through what you are seeing, one target at a time.
Bring your own scope
Arrive early to set it up. We will gladly help you learn to use it more effectively.
Where we gather
Dark places, close to town.
Each star party lists its meeting place. Most are a short drive from Kanab.
- Most star parties
Jackson Flat Reservoir
Boat Launch Parking Area, Kanab, near the future observatory site.
Directions → - State park · $5 per vehicle
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Seasonal star parties on the dunes. The park's entry fee applies.
Directions → - Festivals in town
Jacob Hamblin Park
Grand Circle Trailfest and Dark Sky Week evenings in Kanab.
Directions → - Talks & solar viewing
Kanab City Library
Science talks, hands-on activities and daytime solar observing.
Directions →
How much does it cost?
Public star parties are free and open to everyone. Events at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park carry the park's entry fee, noted with each listing.
Do I need my own telescope?
No. Our volunteer astronomers always have telescopes and binoculars set up for you to use.
Can I bring my telescope?
Yes. Arrive early to set it up, and let a volunteer know if you would like help using it more effectively.
What happens if it's cloudy?
Some star parties have a backup date, listed with the event in the schedule.
Private nights
Want a night that isn't on the calendar? Reserve a private Night Sky Experience →
A permanent home for star parties is rising.
Phase I builds a 4,573 sq ft open-air viewing plaza at Jackson Flat, with restrooms, parking, equipment storage and the trail connection. It is where these nights will happen when the observatory opens.