Strike Valley Overlook
Strike Valley 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 80% 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 68%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Strike Valley Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 59/100 |
| February | 59% | 63/100 |
| March | 57% | 62/100 |
| April | 66% | 68/100 |
| May | 69% | 70/100 |
| June | 75% | 75/100 |
| July | 65% | 67/100 |
| August | 68% | 70/100 |
| September ★ | 80% | 79/100 |
| October | 73% | 74/100 |
| November | 71% | 72/100 |
| December | 58% | 62/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Strike Valley 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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Circle Cliffs Motel
33.6 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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Boulder Mountain Lodge
33.6 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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Annie's Place Bed & Breakfast
34.3 km away · Boulder · darkness at hotel: 91/100
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Notom Ranch
38.2 km away · darkness at hotel: 92/100
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Ticaboo Lodge By Magnuson Worldwide
38.4 km away · Ticaboo · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Mount Pennell Wilderness Study Area — 14.4 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Long Canyon Overlook — 17.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Escalante Canyons Tract 1 Instant Study Area — 19 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Halls Creek Overlook — 20.8 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Capitol Reef National Park — 22.2 km · Sky Score 67/100