Bement Arch Viewpoint
Bement Arch Viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint in Utah with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 80% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 69/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 68%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Bement Arch Viewpoint
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 47% | 53/100 |
| February | 57% | 61/100 |
| March | 58% | 61/100 |
| April | 67% | 68/100 |
| May | 72% | 72/100 |
| June | 78% | 77/100 |
| July | 65% | 67/100 |
| August | 68% | 69/100 |
| September ★ | 80% | 78/100 |
| October | 73% | 73/100 |
| November | 71% | 71/100 |
| December | 54% | 59/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Bement Arch Viewpoint
Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep, stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.
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Defiance House Lodge
33.5 km away · Bullfrog · darkness at hotel: 84/100
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