Temple Mountain Viewpoint
Temple Mountain Viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint in Utah with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 79% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 71/100. 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 Temple Mountain Viewpoint
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 59/100 |
| February | 59% | 63/100 |
| March | 57% | 61/100 |
| April | 64% | 66/100 |
| May | 64% | 66/100 |
| June | 74% | 73/100 |
| July | 66% | 68/100 |
| August | 71% | 71/100 |
| September ★ | 79% | 78/100 |
| October | 73% | 73/100 |
| November | 68% | 69/100 |
| December | 59% | 62/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Temple Mountain Viewpoint
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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Whispering Sands
36.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 76/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Goblin Valley State Park — 12 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Red's Canyon Wilderness — 15 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Reds Canyon Overlook — 18.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Middle Wild Horse Mesa Wilderness — 20.4 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Hidden Splendor Overlook — 24.1 km · Sky Score 68/100