Jurassic National Monument
Sky Score 63/100≈ Bortle 2
Jurassic National Monument 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 September, when about 78% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 68/100. 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 Jurassic National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 55/100 |
| February | 59% | 59/100 |
| March | 56% | 57/100 |
| April | 63% | 62/100 |
| May | 61% | 60/100 |
| June | 73% | 69/100 |
| July | 68% | 65/100 |
| August | 71% | 68/100 |
| September ★ | 78% | 73/100 |
| October | 71% | 68/100 |
| November | 66% | 64/100 |
| December | 56% | 57/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Jurassic 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
- Green River State Park — 59.9 km · Sky Score 44/100
- Scofield State Park — 63.5 km · Sky Score 58/100
- Reds Canyon Overlook — 65.6 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Temple Mountain Viewpoint — 69.5 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Red's Canyon Wilderness — 69.7 km · Sky Score 67/100