Confluence Overlook
Sky Score 67/100≈ Bortle 2
Confluence Overlook 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 78% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 70/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 70%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Confluence Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 58/100 |
| February | 58% | 62/100 |
| March | 56% | 61/100 |
| April | 63% | 66/100 |
| May | 66% | 68/100 |
| June | 74% | 74/100 |
| July | 65% | 67/100 |
| August | 70% | 70/100 |
| September ★ | 78% | 77/100 |
| October | 72% | 72/100 |
| November | 69% | 70/100 |
| December | 57% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Confluence Overlook
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
- Elephant Hill 6.8 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Canyonlands National Park 8.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Druid Arch Viewpoint 11.2 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Maze District 14.9 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Gypsum Canyon Overlook 24 km · Sky Score 68/100