Fremont Indian State Park and Museum
Sky Score 60/100≈ Bortle 2
Fremont Indian State Park and Museum 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 September, when about 77% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 67/100. 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 Fremont Indian State Park and Museum
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 41% | 47/100 |
| February | 51% | 54/100 |
| March | 49% | 52/100 |
| April | 60% | 60/100 |
| May | 62% | 61/100 |
| June | 74% | 70/100 |
| July | 68% | 65/100 |
| August | 71% | 67/100 |
| September ★ | 77% | 72/100 |
| October | 71% | 68/100 |
| November | 60% | 60/100 |
| December | 46% | 50/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Fremont Indian State Park and Museum
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
- Minersville State Park 59.4 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Overlook Capitol Reef NP 98.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Steep Creek Overlook 104.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Golden Throne Viewpoint 105.9 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Escalante Petrified Forest State Park 106 km · Sky Score 62/100