Celestial Events in Twentynine Palms
Whether you're planning a trip around a meteor shower, hoping to photograph the Milky Way, or simply looking for the darkest nights of the year, Twentynine Palms offers exceptional opportunities to experience the wonders of the night sky.
Located beside Joshua Tree National Park—an International Dark Sky Park—and surrounded by vast stretches of protected desert, Twentynine Palms provides an ideal setting for viewing celestial events throughout the year. From new moons and meteor showers to eclipses, solstices, and seasonal astronomy highlights, there's always something happening overhead.
2026 Celestial Events Calendar
Planning your next stargazing adventure? Download Visit 29 Palms' 2026 Celestial Events Calendar to see the year's major astronomical events at a glance, including:
- New Moon dates
- Full Moon dates
- Meteor shower peak nights
- Lunar and solar eclipses
- Solstices and equinoxes
- Other notable celestial events
Whether you're visiting for a weekend or planning months in advance, the calendar makes it easy to choose the perfect time to experience Twentynine Palms' world-famous dark skies.
Plan Your Visit Around the Night Sky
Whether you're coming for a meteor shower, a new moon, or simply a weekend beneath the stars, explore our guide to Best Places for Stargazing, learn more about Stargazing in Twentynine Palms, or plan a visit to Sky's The Limit Observatory & Nature Center for guided astronomy programs and special events.
