moabdarkskies

Promoting the appreciation, awareness & conservation of Moab’s valuable and rare dark star filled skies. Home to 4 International Dark Sky designated parks!

[moabdarkskies @moabdarkskies]

What Is a Conjunction? The sky is full of movement. A conjunction is when two astronomical objects appear close to each other in the sky. The bodies involved can be the Sun, the Moon, a planet, or a star. #moabdarkskies #conjuction #stars #planets

[moabdarkskies @moabdarkskies]

Receive up to $200 to upgrade your outdoor lighting to be Dark Sky Friendly! If your a Grand County or Moab, Utah resident, apply online:
https://t.co/tNNqbxbm4z
#moabdarkskies #preserve #nightskies #stars

[moabdarkskies @moabdarkskies]

Star Party at Green River Overlook - Island in the Sky Canyonlands National Park tonight Friday June 24th at 9:30PM! #moabdarkskies

[moabdarkskies @moabdarkskies]

Happy Summer Solstice! Today is officially the 1st day of Summer and the longest day of the year.
#summer #solstice #moabdarkskies

[CanyonlandsNPS @CanyonlandsNPS]

🔭🌟 Want to explore a park after dark? On June 24, 25, and 26, Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point State Park will host the 1st Annual Moab Astronomy Festival! During this 3 day event you can attend special programs and enjoy the #NightSky.
Event details: https://t.co/9wkQEHMaBk

[moabdarkskies @moabdarkskies]

The 1st Annual Moab Astronomy Festival is happening June 24-26 with events & special programs planned at Canyonlands National Park- Island in the Sky and Dead Horse Point State Park! #Canyonlands #NightSkyPark #IDADarkSky #FindYourDark #islandinthesky #milkywaychasers #milkyway

[moabdarkskies @moabdarkskies]

The Super Strawberry Supermoon will occur tomorrow Tues June 14, 2022! Hopefully your enjoying some vine ripe strawberries this summer. #supermoon #strawberrymoon #moabdarkskies #fullmoon

[moabdarkskies @moabdarkskies]

One of our core missions is to promote the appreciation & conservation of Moab’s valuable and rare dark skies. #moabdarkskies

[CanyonlandsNPS @CanyonlandsNPS]

Want to save native plants in Canyonlands?
Join rangers and volunteer to help salvage and relocate native plants from a construction zone before the paving begins!
When: This Saturday, 6/11, 8:30 am to 12 pm
Where: Murphy Point parking lot
RSVP: https://t.co/rcbHYys2iA

[CanyonlandsNPS @CanyonlandsNPS]

Do you know how to Stop Invasive Species in Your Tracks? Stop by the Elephant Hill Trailhead in the Needles tomorrow, Weds. 6/8 from 9 am to 12 pm to learn about how you can stop the spread of invasive species. #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoAwarenessWeek
https://t.co/VhppAhY0iL

[moabdarkskies @moabdarkskies]

Five Principals for Responsible Outdoor Lighting
@IDADarkSky #MoabDarkSkies #preserveourstars #preserveournightsky #milkywaychasers

[moabdarkskies @moabdarkskies]

Did you know the Milky Way is our home galaxy in the universe and is part of a group of about 50 galaxies called the Local Group?
#milkyway #milkywaychasers #moabdarkskies #nightscaper #milkyway_nightscapes #moabutah

[CanyonlandsNPS @CanyonlandsNPS]

Entering the backcountry of Canyonlands NP is a special experience. Those that do are greeted by desert solitude & endless inspiration. What do these places mean to you? What would it mean if places like this did not exist? Follow the link & share ideas! https://t.co/BpdV7Bij4f

[Spacexx @ineed__spacee]

Saturn behind the Moon 😲

[moabdarkskies @moabdarkskies]

The Whirlpool Galaxy is a close neighbors of the Milky Way Galaxy, it was the first galaxy to be classified as a spiral by astronomers. photo source: NASA

[moabdarkskies @moabdarkskies]

Canyonlands National Park is hosting a STAR PARTY!
SUNDAY MAY 29 starting at 9:00 MT
Location: GRAND VIEW POINT - ISLAND IN THE SKY
Canyonlands National Park #nightskypark #IDADarkSky #moabdarkskies @canyonlandsnps

[moabdarkskies @moabdarkskies]

Be neighbor friendly and avoid light overflow that falls beyond your property boundary! #moabdarkskies #milkyway #milkywaychasers #nightphotography #nightscapesphotography #nightscape

[moabdarkskies @moabdarkskies]

Did you know the parks offer ranger-led stargazing events? Check the @archesnps and @canyonlandsnps visitor centers the next stargazing event! #stargaze #moabutah #moab #milkywaychasers

[moabdarkskies @moabdarkskies]

Milky way from Garden of Eden with Moab City sky glow in the background. Components of light pollution are glare, skyglow, light trespass and clutter. Learn ways to reduce sky glow from @idadarksky #moabdarkskies #milkyway #milkywaychasers #lightpollution
photo: @archesnps

[NASA Ames @NASAAmes]

Plants need light, water, nutrients, (and space) to grow. The Moon could have it all!

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For the first time, scientists have proven plants can grow in lunar soil. Learn what this could mean for future #Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond: https://t.co/xZzz4cRgma