Golden Throne Viewpoint
Golden Throne Viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint in Utah with a measured darkness of 92/100 (≈ 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 79% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 68/100. 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 Golden Throne Viewpoint
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 58/100 |
| February | 58% | 61/100 |
| March | 56% | 60/100 |
| April | 65% | 66/100 |
| May | 67% | 67/100 |
| June | 75% | 74/100 |
| July | 65% | 66/100 |
| August | 68% | 68/100 |
| September ★ | 79% | 76/100 |
| October | 73% | 72/100 |
| November | 70% | 70/100 |
| December | 58% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Golden Throne 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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Notom Ranch
6 km away · darkness at hotel: 92/100
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The Flute Shop Motel
17.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Cathedral Valley Inn
20.1 km away · Caineville · darkness at hotel: 93/100
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The Rim Rock Inn
20.6 km away · Torrey · darkness at hotel: 86/100
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Noor Hotel
20.7 km away · Torrey · darkness at hotel: 84/100
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Capitol Reef Resort
20.7 km away · Torrey · darkness at hotel: 86/100
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Torrey Pines Bed & Breakfast
20.8 km away · Torrey · darkness at hotel: 78/100
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Broken Spur Inn
20.9 km away · darkness at hotel: 78/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Overlook Capitol Reef NP 14.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Capitol Reef National Park 16.9 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Steep Creek Overlook 24.9 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Mount Ellen-Blue Hills Wilderness Study Area 26.2 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Long Canyon Overlook 33.2 km · Sky Score 67/100