Happy Canyon Overlook
Happy Canyon 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 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 69%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Happy Canyon Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 51% | 57/100 |
| February | 58% | 62/100 |
| March | 57% | 61/100 |
| April | 63% | 66/100 |
| May | 66% | 67/100 |
| June | 74% | 73/100 |
| July | 64% | 67/100 |
| August | 69% | 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 Happy 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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Whispering Sands
38.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 76/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- North Mesa Overlook 5.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Dirty Devil Overlook 8.5 km · Sky Score 68/100
- French Spring-Happy Canyon Wilderness Study Area 9.8 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Burr Point Overlook 10.2 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Oil Well Point 14.9 km · Sky Score 67/100