Druid Arch Viewpoint
Druid Arch Viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint in Utah with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 77% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 69/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 68%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Druid Arch Viewpoint
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 59/100 |
| February | 59% | 63/100 |
| March | 57% | 61/100 |
| April | 64% | 66/100 |
| May | 66% | 68/100 |
| June | 75% | 74/100 |
| July | 63% | 66/100 |
| August | 68% | 69/100 |
| September ★ | 77% | 76/100 |
| October | 72% | 72/100 |
| November | 69% | 70/100 |
| December | 57% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Druid Arch Viewpoint
Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep, stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.
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Glamping Canyonlands
41 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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Domes at Canyonlands
47.2 km away · Montucello · darkness at hotel: 72/100
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Rodeway Inn & Suites
48.4 km away · Monticello · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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Inn at the Canyons
48.5 km away · Monticello · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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Canyonlands Motor Inn
48.8 km away · Monticello · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Elephant Hill 5 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Confluence Overlook 11.2 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Canyonlands National Park 19.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Gypsum Canyon Overlook 20.7 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Maze District 25.7 km · Sky Score 67/100