Strike Valley Overlook
Strike Valley Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in Utah with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ 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 80% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 70/100. 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 Strike Valley Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 59/100 |
| February | 59% | 63/100 |
| March | 57% | 62/100 |
| April | 66% | 68/100 |
| May | 69% | 70/100 |
| June | 75% | 75/100 |
| July | 65% | 67/100 |
| August | 68% | 70/100 |
| September ★ | 80% | 79/100 |
| October | 73% | 74/100 |
| November | 71% | 72/100 |
| December | 58% | 62/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Strike Valley 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
33.6 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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Boulder Mountain Lodge
33.6 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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Annie's Place Bed & Breakfast
34.3 km away · Boulder · darkness at hotel: 91/100
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Notom Ranch
38.2 km away · darkness at hotel: 92/100
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Ticaboo Lodge By Magnuson Worldwide
38.4 km away · Ticaboo · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Mount Pennell Wilderness Study Area 14.4 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Long Canyon Overlook 17.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Escalante Canyons Tract 1 Instant Study Area 19 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Halls Creek Overlook 20.8 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Capitol Reef National Park 22.2 km · Sky Score 67/100