Muley Point Overlook
Muley Point Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in Utah with a measured darkness of 92/100 (≈ 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 June, when about 76% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 67/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 66%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Muley Point Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 57/100 |
| February | 61% | 63/100 |
| March | 59% | 61/100 |
| April | 66% | 67/100 |
| May | 70% | 70/100 |
| June ★ | 76% | 75/100 |
| July | 62% | 64/100 |
| August | 66% | 67/100 |
| September | 78% | 75/100 |
| October | 72% | 72/100 |
| November | 71% | 71/100 |
| December | 57% | 60/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Muley Point 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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Valley of the Gods Bed and Breakfast
1.3 km away · Mexican Hat · darkness at hotel: 92/100
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San Juan Inn
14.9 km away · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Canyonlands Motel
15.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 80/100
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Mexican Hat Lodge
15.6 km away · darkness at hotel: 80/100
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Hat Rock Inn
15.6 km away · Mexican Hat · darkness at hotel: 80/100
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Desert Rose Inn & Cabins
32.4 km away · Bluff · darkness at hotel: 78/100
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Calf Canyon B&B
32.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 78/100
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Mokee Motel
32.8 km away · Bluff · darkness at hotel: 78/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Grand Gulch Instant Study Area Complex — 16.9 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Natural Bridges National Monument — 37 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Bears Ears National Monument — 44.3 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Cheesebox Canyon Wilderness Study Area — 47.2 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Mancos Mesa Wilderness Study Area — 53 km · Sky Score 69/100