Stargazing at Natural Bridge State Park
- Date
- September 21, 2024
- Time (Duration)
- 9:00pm (2h)
Event Description
Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park. Pick out constellations, observe planets and nebula through a telescope, and take in the silhouette of the star-lit Blue Ridge Mountains.
Be sure to bring something comfortable to sit on and a red-light flashlight if you have one; it will help preserve your night vision as opposed to a standard white light flashlight. Meet rangers at the Skyline Trail parking lot. A moderate 10-minute hike will be necessary once the program begins.
A haywagon with seats for 20 people leaves at the program's start time to reach the viewing location. Pre-registration for the wagon ride is required (and is not required if you are not taking the wagon); only one wagon runs per night and space is limited. To reserve, please call (540) 254-0795. Tickets for the wagon ride are $2 per person.
All programs are weather dependent. If a program is cancelled due to weather, we will have alternative Dark Sky programs offered indoors. Monitor our website or call the park to receive real-time information at (540) 254-0795.
Skyline Trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/j7Dkv3...
Guided Dark Sky Night Programs
- July 5, 2024: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Independence Day Weekend Stargazing
- July 26, 2024: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower Watch
- Aug. 10, 2024: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Perseid Meteor Shower Watch
- Aug. 30, 2024: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Stargazing for Labor Day Weekend
- Sept. 21, 2024: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Stargazing and Mountain Moonrise
- Oct. 19, 2024: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: A Fall Full Moon
- Nov. 30, 2024: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Thanksgiving Weekend Stargazing
- Dec. 12, 2024: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Geminids Meteor Shower Watch
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Golf Course Rd
Natural Bridge, VA 24578
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