Cedar Breaks National Monument

Sky Score 57/100≈ Bortle 3

Cedar Breaks National Monument is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 79/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically June, when about 78% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 61/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 71%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Cedar Breaks National Monument

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January48%46/100
February55%50/100
March53%49/100
April65%57/100
May68%59/100
June78%65/100
July67%58/100
August71%61/100
September79%65/100
October75%63/100
November68%59/100
December53%49/100

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

Where to stay near Cedar Breaks 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.

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