Rainbow Bridge National Monument
5 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
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 we have rated: 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: 33/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 81%. 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: 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 Rainbow Bridge National Monument for each.
54/100sky darkness at this stay
#2Red Rock Motel
8.1Very well rated(3,156 reviews)
Perched near Lake Powell in Page, Red Rock Motel offers rooms with patios and outdoor furniture, plus free WiFi and parking. Select rooms feature kitchens and barbecue facilities, making it a convenient base for exploring Glen Canyon Dam, Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, and Antelope Slot Canyon.
- Sky darkness
- 54/100
- To the spot
- 46.9 km
53/100sky darkness at this stay
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Debbie's Hide a Way
Darkness: 53/100 · 46.9 km from Rainbow Bridge National Monument
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Clarion Inn Page - Lake Powell
Darkness: 53/100 · 46.9 km from Rainbow Bridge National Monument · Page
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Live prices around Page
Page is the closest base to Rainbow Bridge 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
- Escalante Canyons Tract 5 Instant Study Area 40.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Fiftymile Mountain Wilderness Study Area 41.7 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Scorpion Wilderness Study Area 53.3 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area 66 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument 67.9 km · Sky Score 68/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).