Hite Overlook
Hite 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 79% 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 Hite Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 58/100 |
| February | 58% | 63/100 |
| March | 57% | 62/100 |
| April | 65% | 68/100 |
| May | 68% | 70/100 |
| June | 75% | 75/100 |
| July | 65% | 67/100 |
| August | 69% | 70/100 |
| September ★ | 79% | 78/100 |
| October | 72% | 73/100 |
| November | 70% | 72/100 |
| December | 57% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Hite 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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Ticaboo Lodge By Magnuson Worldwide
34.2 km away · Ticaboo · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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