East Canyon State Park
Sky Score 40/100≈ Bortle 4
East Canyon State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 62/100 (≈ Bortle 4), a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically September, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 46/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 69%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at East Canyon State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 38% | 31/100 |
| February | 44% | 34/100 |
| March | 43% | 34/100 |
| April | 54% | 39/100 |
| May | 51% | 38/100 |
| June | 66% | 45/100 |
| July | 69% | 47/100 |
| August | 69% | 47/100 |
| September ★ | 75% | 50/100 |
| October | 64% | 44/100 |
| November | 51% | 37/100 |
| December | 38% | 31/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near East Canyon 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
- Rockport State Park 21.5 km · Sky Score 44/100
- Timpanogos Cave National Monument 48.4 km · Sky Score 34/100
- Willard Bay State Park 69 km · Sky Score 39/100
- Starvation State Park 120.9 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Scofield State Park 127.2 km · Sky Score 58/100