Winter Ridge Wilderness Study Area
Winter Ridge Wilderness Study Area 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 76% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 67/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 66%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Winter Ridge Wilderness Study Area
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 58/100 |
| February | 56% | 60/100 |
| March | 52% | 57/100 |
| April | 59% | 62/100 |
| May | 56% | 60/100 |
| June | 68% | 69/100 |
| July | 61% | 64/100 |
| August | 66% | 67/100 |
| September ★ | 76% | 75/100 |
| October | 68% | 69/100 |
| November | 63% | 66/100 |
| December | 54% | 59/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Winter Ridge Wilderness Study Area
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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Tavaputs Ranch
60.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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The Desert Moon Hotel and RV Park
68.7 km away · Thompson Springs · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Green River State Park 85.6 km · Sky Score 44/100
- Arches National Park 93.5 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Utahraptor State Park 95.8 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Steinaker State Park 106.1 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Jurassic National Monument 107.3 km · Sky Score 63/100