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Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival Set For June

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May 19, 2021

The Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival will return in June/NPS

There’s no place quite like Bryce Canyon by day, and no time like a new moon in June to enjoy it by night. With that in mind, Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah will host its annual Astronomy Festival this year from Wednesday, June 9, through Saturday, June 12. As always, the festival is free with park admission, though those familiar with past festivals should anticipate numerous modifications in the interest of public health and safety.

This year’s festival will feature family-friendly daytime activities and ranger-led evening programs and constellation tours. Daytime activities will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Visitor Center Plaza and are open to the public. Evening programs will be held each night at 9 p.m. on a variety of astronomy-focused topics, while constellation tours will be held at 9:45, 10:15, and 10:45 p.m. Evening programs and constellation tours will have limited capacity and require same-day reservations to attend. Reservations will be made by visiting the outdoor Information Tent in the Visitor Center Plaza beginning at 8 a.m. the day of the program or tour. 

While traditional activities such as telescope viewing, model rockets, and a keynote speaker at Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill will not be offered this year, the park plans to resume these in the future.

Additional information about this year’s festival can be found at go.nps.gov/bryceastrofest. Visit www.nps.gov/brca or call the park’s information line at (435) 834-5322 for more information on the park, including visitation tips and how to Recreate Responsibly.

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