Confluence Overlook
Sky Score 67/100≈ Bortle 2
Confluence Overlook is a scenic viewpoint 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 78% 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 70%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Confluence Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 58/100 |
| February | 58% | 62/100 |
| March | 56% | 61/100 |
| April | 63% | 66/100 |
| May | 66% | 68/100 |
| June | 74% | 74/100 |
| July | 65% | 67/100 |
| August | 70% | 70/100 |
| September ★ | 78% | 77/100 |
| October | 72% | 72/100 |
| November | 69% | 70/100 |
| December | 57% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Confluence Overlook
No lodging within 80 km — this is true wilderness. Plan to camp, or base yourself in the nearest gateway town and drive out for the night.
Nearby spots in Utah
- Elephant Hill — 6.8 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Canyonlands National Park — 8.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Druid Arch Viewpoint — 11.2 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Maze District — 14.9 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Gypsum Canyon Overlook — 24 km · Sky Score 68/100