Bald Mountain Gate Area 51
Bald Mountain Gate Area 51 is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada 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 86% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 76/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 79%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Bald Mountain Gate Area 51
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 51% | 56/100 |
| February | 62% | 64/100 |
| March | 57% | 60/100 |
| April | 68% | 69/100 |
| May | 69% | 69/100 |
| June | 80% | 77/100 |
| July | 73% | 72/100 |
| August | 79% | 76/100 |
| September ★ | 86% | 82/100 |
| October | 80% | 77/100 |
| November | 72% | 71/100 |
| December | 55% | 59/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Bald Mountain Gate Area 51
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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Little A'Le'Inn
17.8 km away · Rachel · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Red Flag view spot — 9 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Area 51 Back Gate — 21.4 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Powerlines Overlook — 24 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Mount Irish Wilderness — 26.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Tikaboo Peak — 33.7 km · Sky Score 69/100