Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Sky Score 65/100≈ Bortle 2
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ 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 June, when about 81% 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 Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 51% | 53/100 |
| February | 59% | 59/100 |
| March | 55% | 56/100 |
| April | 68% | 65/100 |
| May | 72% | 68/100 |
| June ★ | 81% | 75/100 |
| July | 68% | 65/100 |
| August | 70% | 67/100 |
| September | 80% | 74/100 |
| October | 77% | 71/100 |
| November | 72% | 68/100 |
| December | 55% | 56/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Coral Pink Sand Dunes State 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.
Nearby spots in Utah
- Zion National Park 42.8 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Cedar Breaks National Monument 66.8 km · Sky Score 57/100
- Height 6216 (Five-Mile Valley Quadrangle) 68.1 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Red Top Viewpoint 72.6 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Bryce Canyon National Park 75.7 km · Sky Score 65/100