Starvation State Park
Sky Score 50/100≈ Bortle 3
Starvation State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 72/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically September, when about 76% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 56/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 72%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Starvation State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 46% | 41/100 |
| February | 54% | 46/100 |
| March | 50% | 43/100 |
| April | 60% | 49/100 |
| May | 57% | 47/100 |
| June | 70% | 54/100 |
| July | 68% | 53/100 |
| August | 72% | 56/100 |
| September ★ | 76% | 58/100 |
| October | 68% | 54/100 |
| November | 62% | 50/100 |
| December | 50% | 43/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Starvation 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
- Scofield State Park 71.9 km · Sky Score 58/100
- Steinaker State Park 88.6 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Jurassic National Monument 97.5 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Red Fleet State Park 99.3 km · Sky Score 52/100
- Rockport State Park 100.3 km · Sky Score 44/100