Arches National Park
Rural sky, where the Milky Way shows complex structure.
Gold Tier certified and the most visited of Utah's dark sky parks. Spring and fall are significantly better for sky watching than summer. The sandstone arches are extraordinary astrophotography subjects. Delicate Arch with the Milky Way rising behind it is one of the iconic images of American dark sky photography. The Moab city boundary creates a slight southern light dome, accounting for the Bortle 3 rating. Book Devils Garden campground months ahead.
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Our picks for a good night under the stars.
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