Goblin Valley State Park
Goblin Valley State Park is a protected area 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 80% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 71/100. 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 Goblin Valley State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 55% | 60/100 |
| February | 60% | 63/100 |
| March | 58% | 62/100 |
| April | 65% | 67/100 |
| May | 66% | 68/100 |
| June | 76% | 75/100 |
| July | 67% | 69/100 |
| August | 71% | 72/100 |
| September ★ | 80% | 78/100 |
| October | 74% | 73/100 |
| November | 70% | 70/100 |
| December | 60% | 63/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Goblin Valley State Park
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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Whispering Sands
24.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 76/100
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Cathedral Valley Inn
38.4 km away · Caineville · darkness at hotel: 93/100
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