Reds Canyon Overlook
Reds Canyon Overlook 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: 70/100. 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 Reds Canyon Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 58/100 |
| February | 59% | 62/100 |
| March | 56% | 60/100 |
| April | 64% | 66/100 |
| May | 64% | 65/100 |
| June | 74% | 73/100 |
| July | 67% | 68/100 |
| August | 71% | 71/100 |
| September ★ | 79% | 77/100 |
| October | 73% | 72/100 |
| November | 68% | 68/100 |
| December | 58% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Reds 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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Gilly's Motel and Convenience Store
40.4 km away · darkness at hotel: 69/100
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Whispering Sands
47.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 76/100
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Cathedral Valley Inn
48 km away · Caineville · darkness at hotel: 93/100
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Village Inn Motel
50.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 64/100
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Notom Ranch
62.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 92/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Red's Canyon Wilderness 5.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Temple Mountain Viewpoint 18.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Sedgers Hole Overlook 21.1 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Hidden Splendor Overlook 21.8 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Middle Wild Horse Mesa Wilderness 26.3 km · Sky Score 68/100