Overlook Capitol Reef NP

Sky Score 67/100≈ Bortle 2

Overlook Capitol Reef NP is a scenic viewpoint in Utah with a measured darkness of 92/100 (≈ 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 68%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Overlook Capitol Reef NP

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January53%58/100
February58%61/100
March56%60/100
April65%66/100
May67%67/100
June75%74/100
July65%66/100
August68%68/100
September ★79%76/100
October73%72/100
November70%70/100
December58%61/100

Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Overlook Capitol Reef NP

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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