Red's Canyon Wilderness
Red's Canyon Wilderness is a protected area 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: 71/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 71%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Red's Canyon Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 58/100 |
| February | 59% | 63/100 |
| March | 56% | 60/100 |
| April | 64% | 66/100 |
| May | 64% | 66/100 |
| June | 74% | 74/100 |
| July | 67% | 68/100 |
| August | 71% | 71/100 |
| September ★ | 79% | 77/100 |
| October | 73% | 73/100 |
| November | 68% | 69/100 |
| December | 58% | 62/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Red's Canyon Wilderness
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
42.2 km away · darkness at hotel: 76/100
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Cathedral Valley Inn
43.6 km away · Caineville · darkness at hotel: 93/100
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Gilly's Motel and Convenience Store
45.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 69/100
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Village Inn Motel
55.7 km away · darkness at hotel: 64/100
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Notom Ranch
58.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 92/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Reds Canyon Overlook 5.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Temple Mountain Viewpoint 15 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Hidden Splendor Overlook 17.4 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Sedgers Hole Overlook 17.7 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Middle Wild Horse Mesa Wilderness 21 km · Sky Score 68/100