Bement Arch Viewpoint
Bement Arch Viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint in Utah with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 80% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 69/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 68%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Bement Arch Viewpoint
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 47% | 53/100 |
| February | 57% | 61/100 |
| March | 58% | 61/100 |
| April | 67% | 68/100 |
| May | 72% | 72/100 |
| June | 78% | 77/100 |
| July | 65% | 67/100 |
| August | 68% | 69/100 |
| September ★ | 80% | 78/100 |
| October | 73% | 73/100 |
| November | 71% | 71/100 |
| December | 54% | 59/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Bement Arch Viewpoint
Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep — stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.
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Defiance House Lodge
33.5 km away · Bullfrog · darkness at hotel: 84/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Escalante Canyons Tract 5 Instant Study Area — 19.7 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Rainbow Bridge National Monument — 22.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Fiftymile Mountain Wilderness Study Area — 27.3 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Scorpion Wilderness Study Area — 33.6 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area — 44.2 km · Sky Score 68/100