Bears Ears National Monument
Sky Score 63/100≈ Bortle 2
Bears Ears National Monument is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 89/100 (≈ 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 75% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 63/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 64%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Bears Ears National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 55/100 |
| February | 59% | 60/100 |
| March | 56% | 57/100 |
| April | 64% | 63/100 |
| May | 66% | 65/100 |
| June | 73% | 70/100 |
| July | 60% | 60/100 |
| August | 64% | 63/100 |
| September ★ | 75% | 71/100 |
| October | 71% | 68/100 |
| November | 69% | 67/100 |
| December | 56% | 58/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Bears Ears National Monument
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
- Natural Bridges National Monument 25.4 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Cheesebox Canyon Wilderness Study Area 31.3 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Grand Gulch Instant Study Area Complex 40.6 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Dark Canyon ISA Complex 44 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Muley Point Overlook 44.3 km · Sky Score 67/100