Snow Canyon State Park
Sky Score 44/100≈ Bortle 4
Snow Canyon State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 59/100 (≈ Bortle 4) — a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically September, when about 83% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 46/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 74%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Snow Canyon State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 36/100 |
| February | 60% | 40/100 |
| March | 55% | 38/100 |
| April | 68% | 44/100 |
| May | 71% | 46/100 |
| June | 81% | 50/100 |
| July | 69% | 45/100 |
| August | 74% | 47/100 |
| September ★ | 83% | 51/100 |
| October | 78% | 49/100 |
| November | 73% | 46/100 |
| December | 54% | 37/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Snow Canyon 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 — 54.3 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park — 83.4 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Cedar Breaks National Monument — 85.4 km · Sky Score 57/100
- White Rock Range Wilderness Study Area — 115.6 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Minersville State Park — 134.5 km · Sky Score 62/100