Dirty Devil Wilderness Study Area
Dirty Devil 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 79% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 69/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 69%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Dirty Devil Wilderness Study Area
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 57/100 |
| February | 58% | 62/100 |
| March | 57% | 61/100 |
| April | 64% | 66/100 |
| May | 66% | 68/100 |
| June | 74% | 73/100 |
| July | 64% | 66/100 |
| August | 69% | 70/100 |
| September ★ | 79% | 77/100 |
| October | 72% | 72/100 |
| November | 70% | 70/100 |
| December | 58% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Dirty Devil 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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Whispering Sands
23.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 76/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- North Point Scenic Overlook — 6.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Oil Well Point — 7.8 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Oilwell Overlook — 8.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- North Mesa Overlook — 12 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Burr Point Overlook — 13.8 km · Sky Score 67/100