Dinosaur National Monument
Sky Score 59/100≈ Bortle 2
Dinosaur National Monument is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 90/100 (≈ 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: 69/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 71%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Dinosaur National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 36% | 44/100 |
| February | 51% | 55/100 |
| March | 47% | 52/100 |
| April | 54% | 57/100 |
| May | 54% | 57/100 |
| June | 68% | 67/100 |
| July | 67% | 66/100 |
| August | 71% | 69/100 |
| September ★ | 75% | 72/100 |
| October | 67% | 66/100 |
| November | 57% | 59/100 |
| December | 41% | 47/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Dinosaur 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
- Red Fleet State Park — 44.5 km · Sky Score 52/100
- Steinaker State Park — 52.2 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area — 88.7 km · Sky Score 57/100
- Winter Ridge Wilderness Study Area — 113.7 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Starvation State Park — 136.7 km · Sky Score 50/100