Burr Point Overlook
1 place to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Burr Point Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in Utah with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies we have rated: 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: 34/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 79%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Burr Point Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 57/100 |
| February | 58% | 62/100 |
| March | 57% | 61/100 |
| April | 64% | 66/100 |
| May | 66% | 68/100 |
| June | 74% | 73/100 |
| July | 64% | 66/100 |
| August | 69% | 70/100 |
| September ★ | 79% | 77/100 |
| October | 72% | 72/100 |
| November | 70% | 70/100 |
| December | 58% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Burr Point Overlook: sleep under a dark sky
We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Burr Point Overlook for each.
76/100sky darkness at this stay
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Live prices around Wayne County
Wayne County is the closest base to Burr Point Overlook with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Fiddler Butte Wilderness Study Area 18.9 km · Sky Score 68/100
- French Spring-Happy Canyon Wilderness Study Area 19.3 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Bull Mountain Wilderness Study Area 23.9 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Hite Overlook 32.6 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Mount Hillers Wilderness Study Area 36.1 km · Sky Score 68/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).