Bryce Canyon National Park

Sky Score 65/100≈ Bortle 2

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

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 we have rated: 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: 33/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 79%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Bryce Canyon National Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January49%53/100
February57%58/100
March54%56/100
April67%65/100
May70%67/100
June78%73/100
July66%65/100
August70%67/100
September ★79%74/100
October74%70/100
November70%67/100
December55%57/100

Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Bryce Canyon National Park: sleep under a dark sky

We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Bryce Canyon National Park for each.

88/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Bryce Canyon Lodge

Sky darkness
88/100
To the spot
6.3 km
Location
Bryce
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78/100sky darkness at this stay

#3

Bryce Trails Bed and Breakfast

Sky darkness
78/100
To the spot
9.1 km
Location
Tropic
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Live prices around Tropic

Tropic is the closest base to Bryce Canyon National Park with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.

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Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).