Photopoint

Sky Score 68/100≈ Bortle 2

Photopoint is a scenic viewpoint in Utah with a measured darkness of 92/100 (≈ 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 80% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 70/100. 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 Photopoint

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January53%57/100
February59%62/100
March58%61/100
April68%68/100
May71%71/100
June77%75/100
July67%67/100
August70%70/100
September ★80%77/100
October74%73/100
November72%71/100
December57%61/100

Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Photopoint

Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep — stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.

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