Cedar Breaks National Monument
Sky Score 57/100≈ Bortle 3
Cedar Breaks National Monument is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 79/100 (≈ Bortle 3) — a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically June, when about 78% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 61/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 71%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Cedar Breaks National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 48% | 46/100 |
| February | 55% | 50/100 |
| March | 53% | 49/100 |
| April | 65% | 57/100 |
| May | 68% | 59/100 |
| June ★ | 78% | 65/100 |
| July | 67% | 58/100 |
| August | 71% | 61/100 |
| September | 79% | 65/100 |
| October | 75% | 63/100 |
| November | 68% | 59/100 |
| December | 53% | 49/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Cedar Breaks 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
- Zion National Park — 38.8 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Bryce Canyon National Park — 59 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Minersville State Park — 65.1 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park — 66.8 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Snow Canyon State Park — 85.1 km · Sky Score 44/100