Natural Bridges National Monument
1 place to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Natural Bridges National Monument is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 92/100 (≈ 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 77% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 33/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 77%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Natural Bridges National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 58/100 |
| February | 60% | 63/100 |
| March | 58% | 61/100 |
| April | 66% | 67/100 |
| May | 69% | 69/100 |
| June | 76% | 74/100 |
| July | 62% | 64/100 |
| August | 65% | 67/100 |
| September ★ | 77% | 75/100 |
| October | 72% | 72/100 |
| November | 71% | 70/100 |
| December | 56% | 60/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Natural Bridges 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 Natural Bridges National Monument for each.
92/100sky darkness at this stay
Valley of the Gods Bed and Breakfast
- Sky darkness
- 92/100
- To the spot
- 37.8 km
- Location
- Mexican Hat
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Live prices around Mexican Hat
Mexican Hat is the closest base to Natural Bridges 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
- Cheesebox Canyon Wilderness Study Area 10.8 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Bears Ears National Monument 25.4 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Dark Canyon ISA Complex 35.8 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Mancos Mesa Wilderness Study Area 36.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Muley Point Overlook 37 km · Sky Score 67/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).