Timpanogos Cave National Monument
Sky Score 34/100≈ Bortle 5
Timpanogos Cave National Monument is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 53/100 (≈ Bortle 5), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically September, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 40/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 69%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Timpanogos Cave National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 38% | 27/100 |
| February | 44% | 29/100 |
| March | 43% | 29/100 |
| April | 54% | 33/100 |
| May | 51% | 32/100 |
| June | 66% | 39/100 |
| July | 70% | 40/100 |
| August | 69% | 40/100 |
| September ★ | 75% | 43/100 |
| October | 64% | 38/100 |
| November | 50% | 32/100 |
| December | 37% | 26/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Timpanogos Cave 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.
Nearby spots in Utah
- Rockport State Park 45.8 km · Sky Score 44/100
- East Canyon State Park 48.4 km · Sky Score 40/100
- Scofield State Park 87.3 km · Sky Score 58/100
- Starvation State Park 106.8 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Willard Bay State Park 108.7 km · Sky Score 39/100