Jurassic National Monument
Sky Score 63/100≈ Bortle 2
Jurassic National Monument 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 78% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 68/100. 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 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
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
- 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
- Temple Mountain Viewpoint 69.5 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Red's Canyon Wilderness 69.7 km · Sky Score 67/100