Gypsum Canyon Overlook
Gypsum Canyon 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 78% 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 69%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Gypsum Canyon Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 55% | 60/100 |
| February | 59% | 63/100 |
| March | 57% | 62/100 |
| April | 64% | 67/100 |
| May | 67% | 69/100 |
| June | 75% | 75/100 |
| July | 64% | 67/100 |
| August | 69% | 71/100 |
| September ★ | 78% | 78/100 |
| October | 72% | 73/100 |
| November | 70% | 71/100 |
| December | 57% | 62/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Gypsum 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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Abajo Haven
57.6 km away · darkness at hotel: 86/100
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Glamping Canyonlands
60.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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Domes at Canyonlands
60.8 km away · Montucello · darkness at hotel: 72/100
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Inn at the Canyons
62.9 km away · Monticello · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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Rodeway Inn & Suites
62.9 km away · Monticello · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Dark Canyon ISA Complex — 9.6 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Druid Arch Viewpoint — 20.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Elephant Hill — 23.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Confluence Overlook — 24 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Canyonlands National Park — 26.4 km · Sky Score 67/100