Moab Dark Skies
Promoting the appreciation & conservation of Moab’s valuable and rare dark skies. Donate today!Preserving Natural Darkness
The dark skies of Moab and the surrounding region are a valuable and rare resource that millions of people throughout the world never get to see. Home to multiple designated International Dark Sky Parks & Places including Arches & Canyonlands National Parks and Natural Bridges & Hovenweep National Monuments. Because of the region’s growth and increase in light pollution, something had to be done. With support from Moab Dark Skies, the Friends of Arches and Canyonlands Parks, and the National Park Service, the City of Moab and Grand County have updated residential and business outdoor lighting ordinances. This important step to encourage responsible lighting will reduce light pollution without compromising safety, bringing the beauty of night skies closer to home and accessible to all.
Our Mission
To promote the appreciation and preservation of Moab’s unique and rare dark skies . To help instill awareness and appreciation for the region’s dark and star-filled skies, Moab Dark Skies was founded by the Friends of Arches and Canyonlands Parks in partnership with the National Park Service and the Utah Department of Natural Resources.
Our Goals
- To maintain and preserve the dark skies in the Moab region.
- To encourage night sky friendly lighting for municipal, business, and private use.
- To increase public awareness of the unique resource in Moab’s dark skies.
- To provide dark sky educational opportunities and events for the community.
- To promote the economic benefits of astrotourism in the local economy.
LEARN MORE ABOUT US
ADVOCACY
Learn about our advocacy efforts that monitor situations that potentially threaten the region with more light pollution.
RESOURCES
We have provided available resources to help you learn about preserving the dark skies of Moab and surrounding region!
CONTACT US
Let us know if you have any general questions or need more information about our residential and business programs.