Long Canyon Overlook
Long 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 79% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 68/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 67%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Long Canyon Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 58/100 |
| February | 58% | 62/100 |
| March | 57% | 61/100 |
| April | 66% | 67/100 |
| May | 68% | 69/100 |
| June | 75% | 74/100 |
| July | 64% | 66/100 |
| August | 67% | 69/100 |
| September ★ | 79% | 77/100 |
| October | 73% | 73/100 |
| November | 71% | 71/100 |
| December | 57% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Long 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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Circle Cliffs Motel
16.3 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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Boulder Mountain Lodge
16.3 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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Annie's Place Bed & Breakfast
17.2 km away · Boulder · darkness at hotel: 91/100
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Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch
23.4 km away · Boulder · darkness at hotel: 92/100
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Canyon Country Lodge
35.1 km away · Escalante · darkness at hotel: 75/100
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Rainbow Country Bed & Breakfast
35.2 km away · Escalante · darkness at hotel: 75/100
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Notom Ranch
35.3 km away · darkness at hotel: 92/100
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Canyons Bed and Breakfast
35.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 73/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Steep Creek Wilderness Study Area 6.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Steep Creek Overlook 15.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- North Escalante Canyons/The Gulch Instant Study Area 17.1 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Strike Valley Overlook 17.7 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Capitol Reef National Park 18.5 km · Sky Score 67/100