Jurassic National Monument
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Jurassic National Monument is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies we have rated: the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically September, when about 78% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 32/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 78%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Jurassic National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 55/100 |
| February | 59% | 59/100 |
| March | 56% | 57/100 |
| April | 63% | 62/100 |
| May | 61% | 60/100 |
| June | 73% | 69/100 |
| July | 68% | 65/100 |
| August | 71% | 68/100 |
| September ★ | 78% | 73/100 |
| October | 71% | 68/100 |
| November | 66% | 64/100 |
| December | 56% | 57/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Jurassic National Monument: sleep under a dark sky
We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Jurassic National Monument for each.
64/100sky darkness at this stay
63/100sky darkness at this stay
62/100sky darkness at this stay
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Pillow Talk Motel
Darkness: 62/100 · 24.2 km from Jurassic National Monument
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National 9 Inn
Darkness: 53/100 · 32.3 km from Jurassic National Monument · Price
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Legacy Inn
Darkness: 53/100 · 32.6 km from Jurassic National Monument · Price
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Quality Inn Price Gateway To Moab National Parks
Darkness: 51/100 · 31.6 km from Jurassic National Monument · Price
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The Greenwell Inn & Convention Center
Darkness: 51/100 · 31.7 km from Jurassic National Monument · Price
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Live prices around Huntington
Huntington is the closest base to Jurassic National Monument with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Green River State Park 59.9 km · Sky Score 44/100
- Scofield State Park 63.5 km · Sky Score 58/100
- Reds Canyon Overlook 65.6 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Red's Canyon Wilderness 69.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Goblin Valley State Park 81.4 km · Sky Score 68/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).