Minersville State Park
Sky Score 62/100≈ Bortle 2
Minersville State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 87/100 (≈ Bortle 2), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. 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 73%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Minersville State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 46% | 50/100 |
| February | 55% | 56/100 |
| March | 52% | 54/100 |
| April | 63% | 61/100 |
| May | 65% | 62/100 |
| June | 76% | 70/100 |
| July | 69% | 66/100 |
| August | 73% | 68/100 |
| September ★ | 79% | 72/100 |
| October | 74% | 69/100 |
| November | 67% | 64/100 |
| December | 52% | 54/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Minersville State Park
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
- Fremont Indian State Park and Museum 59.5 km · Sky Score 60/100
- Cedar Breaks National Monument 65.1 km · Sky Score 57/100
- Wah Wah Mountains Wilderness Study Area 81.6 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Bryce Canyon National Park 91.6 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Zion National Park 101.4 km · Sky Score 62/100