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Great Basin Astronomy Festival welcomes night sky enthusiasts

September 8, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

Red lights fill a dark amphitheater with blurry figures as the colorful milky way arcs across the night sky — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Great Basin National Park will celebrate its dark skies with the 17th annual Great Basin Astronomy Festival from Thursday, Sept. 10, through Saturday, Sept. 12.

Read the official NPS source

What Travelers Need to Know

Check the official program dates, meeting location and any registration requirements before adding this stop to your itinerary.

Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.

Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.

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