Atlatl Rock Petroglyphs
Atlatl Rock Petroglyphs is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 80/100 (≈ Bortle 3) — a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically September, when about 85% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 63/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 74%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Atlatl Rock Petroglyphs
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 50/100 |
| February | 64% | 57/100 |
| March | 58% | 53/100 |
| April | 70% | 60/100 |
| May | 74% | 63/100 |
| June | 83% | 69/100 |
| July | 70% | 61/100 |
| August | 74% | 63/100 |
| September ★ | 85% | 70/100 |
| October | 80% | 67/100 |
| November | 74% | 63/100 |
| December | 57% | 52/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Atlatl Rock Petroglyphs
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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Plaza Motel
16.1 km away · Overton · darkness at hotel: 60/100
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North Shore Inn at Lake Mead
16.6 km away · Overton · darkness at hotel: 62/100
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Echo Bay Resort
17.4 km away · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Moapa Hotel
27 km away · Moapa · darkness at hotel: 65/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Fire Canyon Overlook — 5.4 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Gold Butte National Monument — 32.2 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Whitney Pocket Overlook — 37.1 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Jumbo Springs Wilderness — 43.6 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument — 66.3 km · Sky Score 39/100