Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival begins today

Bryce Canyon National Park boasts one of the darkest night skies in North America, meaning it is one of the best places in the country for stargazing. Taking advantage of its incredibly dark sky, Bryce Canyon will host its eighth annual Astronomy Festival, starting today (Wed. June 25) and running until Saturday (June 28). The festival includes lectures, workshops and stargazing through over 50 large telescopes. The keynote speaker will be astronaut Story Musgrave, who will make a presentation tonight at 8:30 p.m. at Panguitch’s Triple C Arena. Most other events will take place in the park, including Bryce Canyon Lodge’s auditorium, the visitor center’s theater and the North Campground’s amphitheater. For more information, read this recent Salt Lake Tribune article and check out the festival’s schedule of events .