Notch Peak Wilderness Study Area
Notch Peak Wilderness Study Area is a protected area 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: 73/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 72%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Notch Peak Wilderness Study Area
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 45% | 53/100 |
| February | 55% | 60/100 |
| March | 52% | 58/100 |
| April | 62% | 65/100 |
| May | 58% | 62/100 |
| June | 70% | 72/100 |
| July | 68% | 70/100 |
| August | 72% | 73/100 |
| September ★ | 78% | 78/100 |
| October | 72% | 73/100 |
| November | 65% | 67/100 |
| December | 50% | 56/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Notch Peak 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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Border Inn
60.5 km away · Baker · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Stargazer Inn
67.6 km away · Baker · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Silver Jack Inn
67.7 km away · Baker · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Double D Motel
70.8 km away · Delta · darkness at hotel: 57/100
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Rancher Motel & Cafe
70.9 km away · Delta · darkness at hotel: 57/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Howell Peak Wilderness Study Area — 17.2 km · Sky Score 67/100
- King Top Wilderness Study Area — 26.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Swasey Mountain Wilderness Study Area — 33 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Conger Mountain Wilderness Study Area — 33.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Wah Wah Mountains Wilderness Study Area — 56.1 km · Sky Score 66/100