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
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 48% | 46/100 |
| February | 55% | 50/100 |
| March | 53% | 49/100 |
| April | 65% | 57/100 |
| May | 68% | 59/100 |
| June ★ | 78% | 65/100 |
| July | 67% | 58/100 |
| August | 71% | 61/100 |
| September | 79% | 65/100 |
| October | 75% | 63/100 |
| November | 68% | 59/100 |
| December | 53% | 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.
Nearby spots in Utah
- Zion National Park 38.8 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Bryce Canyon National Park 59 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Minersville State Park 65.1 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park 66.8 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Snow Canyon State Park 85.1 km · Sky Score 44/100