Tours$$Stargazing tours
Look through telescopes with a guide who points out planets, star clusters and galaxies.
Photo: Jim Vajda, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Stargazing on your own
Sedona protects its night sky. Drive a few minutes from the lights and look up.
- Dark Sky Community since
- 2014
- Best nights
- Around the new moon
Sedona became the world's eighth International Dark Sky Community in 2014, and the city has had an outdoor lighting ordinance since 2001. That means darker skies than most towns its size.
For the best view, pick a night near the new moon, let your eyes adjust for 20 minutes, and use a red light instead of a white torch.
Tips
- Don't wander onto trails in the dark. Stargaze from a safe pull-out or viewpoint.
- Bring a warm layer. Nights cool fast in the desert.
Sources
Facts last checked November 3, 2026. Prices, hours and rules change, so confirm with the official source before you go.
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