Dinosaur National Monument
Sky Score 59/100≈ Bortle 2
Dinosaur National Monument is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 90/100 (≈ 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 75% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 69/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 71%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Dinosaur National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 36% | 44/100 |
| February | 51% | 55/100 |
| March | 47% | 52/100 |
| April | 54% | 57/100 |
| May | 54% | 57/100 |
| June | 68% | 67/100 |
| July | 67% | 66/100 |
| August | 71% | 69/100 |
| September ★ | 75% | 72/100 |
| October | 67% | 66/100 |
| November | 57% | 59/100 |
| December | 41% | 47/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Dinosaur 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
- Red Fleet State Park 44.5 km · Sky Score 52/100
- Steinaker State Park 52.2 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area 88.7 km · Sky Score 57/100
- Winter Ridge Wilderness Study Area 113.7 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Starvation State Park 136.7 km · Sky Score 50/100