Gypsum Canyon Overlook
Gypsum Canyon Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in Utah with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ 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 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 69%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Gypsum Canyon Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 55% | 60/100 |
| February | 59% | 63/100 |
| March | 57% | 62/100 |
| April | 64% | 67/100 |
| May | 67% | 69/100 |
| June | 75% | 75/100 |
| July | 64% | 67/100 |
| August | 69% | 71/100 |
| September ★ | 78% | 78/100 |
| October | 72% | 73/100 |
| November | 70% | 71/100 |
| December | 57% | 62/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Gypsum Canyon Overlook
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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Abajo Haven
57.6 km away · darkness at hotel: 86/100
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Glamping Canyonlands
60.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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Domes at Canyonlands
60.8 km away · Montucello · darkness at hotel: 72/100
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Inn at the Canyons
62.9 km away · Monticello · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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Rodeway Inn & Suites
62.9 km away · Monticello · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Dark Canyon ISA Complex 9.6 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Druid Arch Viewpoint 20.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Elephant Hill 23.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Confluence Overlook 24 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Canyonlands National Park 26.4 km · Sky Score 67/100