Bryce Canyon National Park
Sky Score 65/100≈ Bortle 2
Bryce Canyon National Park 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 79% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 67/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 70%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Bryce Canyon National Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 49% | 53/100 |
| February | 57% | 58/100 |
| March | 54% | 56/100 |
| April | 67% | 65/100 |
| May | 70% | 67/100 |
| June | 78% | 73/100 |
| July | 66% | 65/100 |
| August | 70% | 67/100 |
| September ★ | 79% | 74/100 |
| October | 74% | 70/100 |
| November | 70% | 67/100 |
| December | 55% | 57/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Bryce Canyon 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.
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