Hovenweep National Monument
Sky Score 64/100≈ Bortle 2
Hovenweep National Monument 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 June, when about 76% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 64/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 66%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Hovenweep National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 56/100 |
| February | 60% | 61/100 |
| March | 58% | 59/100 |
| April | 65% | 64/100 |
| May | 69% | 67/100 |
| June ★ | 76% | 72/100 |
| July | 62% | 62/100 |
| August | 66% | 65/100 |
| September | 77% | 72/100 |
| October | 72% | 69/100 |
| November | 71% | 68/100 |
| December | 57% | 58/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Hovenweep 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
- Bears Ears National Monument — 73.5 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Muley Point Overlook — 87.6 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Natural Bridges National Monument — 96.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Grand Gulch Instant Study Area Complex — 98 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Cheesebox Canyon Wilderness Study Area — 104.3 km · Sky Score 68/100