Governor Cox Declares April Dark Sky Month From the Office of Governor Spencer J. Cox
On April 1st, 2023, Governor Cox declared the month of April as
Utah Dark Sky Month
for the third consecutive year. The declaration encourages residents and visitors alike to celebrate this month by visiting one of Utah’s 24 accredited International Dark Sky Places – including all of the Mighty 5® national parks, 10 state parks, and two towns
| Did you know Utah is home to some of the darkest skies in the nation and is not only a national leader in dark sky protection and preservation but has the highest number of certified dark sky places in the world? We are so fortunate in Ivins to live in a city that supports the Night Sky through its progressive outdoor lighting ordinance. As mentioned in this KSL article “…many municipalities throughout the state have or are in the process of adopting dark sky lighting ordinances. A walk down the amber-colored paths winding through Ivins, in southern Utah, shows the fruits of their long-adopted ordinances. A *survey of all residents last fall confirmed the importance of the night sky.” (*The top two issues residents said the city should immediately focus on are open space and trails (81.1% very or completely important) and regulating outdoor lighting and maintaining a dark sky (74.3%). |
| Here in Southern Utah you can visit Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks and Bryce National Park, all designated International Dark Sky Parks and all within just two hours drive. To view a timeplapse of the Night Sky at Zion by Aryeh Nirenberg click here. Thanks for your support of Ivins Night Sky. |
