Reds Canyon Overlook
Reds Canyon 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 September, when about 79% 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 71%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Reds Canyon Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 58/100 |
| February | 59% | 62/100 |
| March | 56% | 60/100 |
| April | 64% | 66/100 |
| May | 64% | 65/100 |
| June | 74% | 73/100 |
| July | 67% | 68/100 |
| August | 71% | 71/100 |
| September ★ | 79% | 77/100 |
| October | 73% | 72/100 |
| November | 68% | 68/100 |
| December | 58% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Reds 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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Gilly's Motel and Convenience Store
40.4 km away · darkness at hotel: 69/100
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Whispering Sands
47.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 76/100
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Cathedral Valley Inn
48 km away · Caineville · darkness at hotel: 93/100
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Village Inn Motel
50.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 64/100
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Notom Ranch
62.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 92/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Red's Canyon Wilderness — 5.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Temple Mountain Viewpoint — 18.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Sedgers Hole Overlook — 21.1 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Hidden Splendor Overlook — 21.8 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Middle Wild Horse Mesa Wilderness — 26.3 km · Sky Score 68/100