Bryce Canyon National Park
Sky Score 65/100≈ Bortle 2
Bryce Canyon National Park 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 79% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 67/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 70%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Bryce Canyon National Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 49% | 53/100 |
| February | 57% | 58/100 |
| March | 54% | 56/100 |
| April | 67% | 65/100 |
| May | 70% | 67/100 |
| June | 78% | 73/100 |
| July | 66% | 65/100 |
| August | 70% | 67/100 |
| September ★ | 79% | 74/100 |
| October | 74% | 70/100 |
| November | 70% | 67/100 |
| December | 55% | 57/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Bryce Canyon National 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
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- Red Top Viewpoint — 42.9 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Death Ridge Wilderness Study Area — 49.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Escalante Petrified Forest State Park — 55 km · Sky Score 62/100