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Utah Astronomy and Stargazing Tour 90 min
TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10
GoodTop 27% in St George
21 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- St George
- 1 hr 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Utah’s night sky with telescope viewing, constellation stories, and an engaging guide on this 90-minute stargazing tour.
About this tour
Look up at Utah’s dark skies and discover a universe that feels closer with every view through the telescope. This 90-minute astronomy and stargazing tour pairs hands-on observing with clear explanations, sky lore, and stories that make the night sky easier to understand.
Follow your guide through the constellations, learn how to find the North Star, and explore the science behind stars and nebulae. Telescope viewing brings celestial sights into focus, while thoughtful explanations help you make sense of what you’re seeing. The experience welcomes curious visitors of all ages, whether you’re sharing the night with children or rekindling your own interest in astronomy.
Meet at the Jem Trailhead parking lot off Highway 59, between Hurricane and Apple Valley. For the simplest route from Hurricane or St. George, take Highway 59 from Hurricane rather than following GPS directions toward Virgin and an unpaved road. Join this Utah astronomy and stargazing tour to turn a night outdoors into a closer look at the cosmos.
Highlights
- Explore the night sky through hands-on telescope viewing
- Learn to find the North Star and recognize constellations
- Hear the science and stories behind stars and nebulae
What's included
Included
- All fees for conducting tours commercially on federal land
Ratings on each provider
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4.95 / 5 · 21 reviews
Important information
- Meet in the Jem Trailhead parking lot off Highway 59, between Hurricane and Apple Valley, Utah
- From Hurricane or St. George, take Highway 59 from Hurricane; GPS may direct you toward Virgin and an unpaved road
- Wheelchair accessible, including transportation, areas, and surfaces
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
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- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals are allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.95 from 21 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in St George
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.8. Top 27% in St George means it ranks in the top 27% of tours in St George by this score.
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