Snow Canyon State Park
Sky Score 44/100≈ Bortle 4
Snow Canyon State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 59/100 (≈ Bortle 4), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically September, when about 83% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 46/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 74%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Snow Canyon State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 36/100 |
| February | 60% | 40/100 |
| March | 55% | 38/100 |
| April | 68% | 44/100 |
| May | 71% | 46/100 |
| June | 81% | 50/100 |
| July | 69% | 45/100 |
| August | 74% | 47/100 |
| September ★ | 83% | 51/100 |
| October | 78% | 49/100 |
| November | 73% | 46/100 |
| December | 54% | 37/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Snow Canyon 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
- Zion National Park 54.3 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park 83.4 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Cedar Breaks National Monument 85.4 km · Sky Score 57/100
- White Rock Range Wilderness Study Area 115.6 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Minersville State Park 134.5 km · Sky Score 62/100