Bears Ears National Monument
Sky Score 63/100≈ Bortle 2
Bears Ears National Monument is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 89/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest — the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically September, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 63/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 64%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Bears Ears National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 55/100 |
| February | 59% | 60/100 |
| March | 56% | 57/100 |
| April | 64% | 63/100 |
| May | 66% | 65/100 |
| June | 73% | 70/100 |
| July | 60% | 60/100 |
| August | 64% | 63/100 |
| September ★ | 75% | 71/100 |
| October | 71% | 68/100 |
| November | 69% | 67/100 |
| December | 56% | 58/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Bears Ears 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
- Natural Bridges National Monument — 25.4 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Cheesebox Canyon Wilderness Study Area — 31.3 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Grand Gulch Instant Study Area Complex — 40.6 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Dark Canyon ISA Complex — 44 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Muley Point Overlook — 44.3 km · Sky Score 67/100