Coral Pink Dark Sky Star Party
An autumn star party at Coral Pink Sand Dunes on Oct. 9, 2026 featuring Andromeda, Saturn, and the Hercules cluster.
Stellar Vista Observatory hosts a public dark-sky viewing night at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park on October 9, 2026 at 7:45 p.m., with October 10 as the backup date. The evening's targets include the Andromeda galaxy, Saturn, and the Hercules globular cluster, which sit well in October's earlier darkness. A $5 per vehicle state park fee applies. Autumn is the observatory's best-viewing stretch, with long dark hours and none of the summer monsoon haze, and the dunes make an easy add-on for Duck Creek Village Inn guests spending a fall day toward Kanab.
What to know before you go
- Coral Pink Dark Sky Star Party is part of our outdoor event coverage for Southern Utah.
- It is tied to Southern Utah, which helps guests compare drive time and choose the right basecamp.
- Check the official event source for late schedule changes before you head out.
- Save Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, Kanab in your map app before you leave Duck Creek or cross the parks corridor.
Plan the rest of the stay
Event days work best when the drive, weather, and overnight setup are already settled. Use these quick planning pages before you lock in the trip.
August 2026
Current details and official links
We use this page to make event day planning faster for Duck Creek guests, but organizer details can change. Cross-check the official source, ticket page, and map before you drive.
