Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the most spectacular places in the United States for both astronomy and night-sky photography. The park's high elevation, dry air, and very low light pollution make it one of the clearest dark-sky locations in the Southwest.
One of the most iconic spots is the Bryce Canyon National Park entrance sign, which sits in an open area with a full view of the sky. On this night, the Milky Way stretched vertically above the entrance, glowing with beautiful green airglow — a natural atmospheric phenomenon often visible only at the darkest locations.
The combination of the illuminated stone entrance sign, tall pine trees, and the bright core of the Milky Way creates a perfect nightscape scene that feels both welcoming and otherworldly.
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| Utah Astrophotography and Astronomy - Bryce Canyon National Park - Milky Way |
Photo Settings
- Camera: Canon 60Da
- Lens: Canon EF 16–35mm f/2.8L II USM
- Exposure: 30 seconds
- Aperture: f/3.5
- ISO: 6400
- Conditions: Clear dark sky with strong green airglow
- Location: Bryce Canyon National Park entrance sign, Utah, USA
🏆 Award Recognition
This photo won 1st Place in the AstronomyForum.net 3rd Quarter 2015 Astrophotography Competition in the Nightscape Category.
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| Astronomy Forum Winner 3rd Quarter 2015 Nightscape Category |
Final Thoughts
Photographing the Milky Way above the Bryce Canyon entrance sign felt like capturing a welcome message from the universe itself. The bright galactic core, the green glow of atmospheric airglow, the pine trees, and the warm stone sign created a perfect blend of Earth and cosmos.
This is still one of my favorite Utah nightscape images — a reminder of how magical Bryce Canyon becomes after sunset.
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