Oilwell Overlook
Oilwell 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: 69/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 69%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Oilwell Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 57/100 |
| February | 58% | 62/100 |
| March | 57% | 61/100 |
| April | 64% | 66/100 |
| May | 66% | 68/100 |
| June | 74% | 73/100 |
| July | 64% | 66/100 |
| August | 69% | 70/100 |
| September ★ | 79% | 77/100 |
| October | 72% | 72/100 |
| November | 70% | 70/100 |
| December | 58% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Oilwell 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
23.3 km away · darkness at hotel: 76/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Dirty Devil Wilderness Study Area 8.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- North Point Scenic Overlook 13 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Oil Well Point 15.8 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Horseshoe Canyon (South) Wilderness Study Area 18.6 km · Sky Score 68/100
- North Mesa Overlook 19 km · Sky Score 67/100