Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Sky Score 67/100≈ Bortle 2
Rainbow Bridge National Monument is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 90/100 (≈ 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 81% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 67/100. 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 Rainbow Bridge National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 55/100 |
| February | 61% | 62/100 |
| March | 60% | 61/100 |
| April | 68% | 67/100 |
| May | 73% | 70/100 |
| June | 79% | 75/100 |
| July | 64% | 64/100 |
| August | 68% | 67/100 |
| September ★ | 81% | 76/100 |
| October | 75% | 72/100 |
| November | 72% | 70/100 |
| December | 58% | 60/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Rainbow Bridge 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.
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- Bement Arch Viewpoint 22.7 km · Sky Score 68/100
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