Self-Guided Dark Sky Nights
April 04, 2023
6:45 pm - 11:00 pm
Natural Bridge State Park
Skyline Trail
Golf Course Rd.
Natural Bridge, VA
24578
(540) 291-1326
Natural Bridge State Park was designated an International Dark Sky Park in April 2021, possessing an exceptional quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment that is specifically protected for its scientific, natural, educational, cultural heritage, and/or public enjoyment.
2024 Guided Dark Sky Night Programs
April 13, 2024: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Stargazing Under a New Moon
May 4, 2024: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Watch
May 24, 2024: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Start Summer Off Stargazing
June 8, 2024: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Dark Sky Night: Stargazing Under a New Moon
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
Family Friendly, State Park, Outdoors