Arches National Park
Sky Score 62/100≈ Bortle 2
Arches National Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest, the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically September, when about 77% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 66/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 69%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Arches National Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 56/100 |
| February | 58% | 58/100 |
| March | 55% | 56/100 |
| April | 61% | 60/100 |
| May | 61% | 60/100 |
| June | 72% | 68/100 |
| July | 64% | 63/100 |
| August | 69% | 66/100 |
| September ★ | 77% | 72/100 |
| October | 71% | 67/100 |
| November | 66% | 64/100 |
| December | 56% | 57/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Arches National Park
No lodging within 80 km, this is true wilderness. Plan to camp, or base yourself in the nearest gateway town and drive out for the night.
Nearby spots in Utah
- Utahraptor State Park 7.5 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Dead Horse Point State Park 27.1 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Horseshoe Canyon (North) Wilderness Study Area 56.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Green River State Park 56.4 km · Sky Score 44/100
- Maze District 60.1 km · Sky Score 67/100