Utahraptor State Park
Sky Score 61/100≈ Bortle 2
Utahraptor State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 85/100 (≈ Bortle 2), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically September, when about 78% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 64/100. 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 Utahraptor State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 54/100 |
| February | 58% | 56/100 |
| March | 55% | 54/100 |
| April | 61% | 59/100 |
| May | 62% | 59/100 |
| June | 73% | 66/100 |
| July | 65% | 61/100 |
| August | 69% | 64/100 |
| September ★ | 78% | 70/100 |
| October | 71% | 65/100 |
| November | 67% | 62/100 |
| December | 57% | 56/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Utahraptor 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
- Arches National Park 7.5 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Dead Horse Point State Park 23.6 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Horseshoe Canyon (North) Wilderness Study Area 49 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Green River State Park 51 km · Sky Score 44/100
- Horseshoe Canyon Unit 53.9 km · Sky Score 67/100