Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Sky Score 65/100≈ Bortle 2
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ 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 June, when about 81% 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 Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 51% | 53/100 |
| February | 59% | 59/100 |
| March | 55% | 56/100 |
| April | 68% | 65/100 |
| May | 72% | 68/100 |
| June ★ | 81% | 75/100 |
| July | 68% | 65/100 |
| August | 70% | 67/100 |
| September | 80% | 74/100 |
| October | 77% | 71/100 |
| November | 72% | 68/100 |
| December | 55% | 56/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Coral Pink Sand Dunes 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
- Zion National Park — 42.8 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Cedar Breaks National Monument — 66.8 km · Sky Score 57/100
- Height 6216 (Five-Mile Valley Quadrangle) — 68.1 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Red Top Viewpoint — 72.6 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Bryce Canyon National Park — 75.7 km · Sky Score 65/100