Big Rocks Wilderness
Big Rocks Wilderness is a protected area 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 85% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 74/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 77%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Big Rocks Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 49% | 54/100 |
| February | 60% | 62/100 |
| March | 56% | 59/100 |
| April | 67% | 67/100 |
| May | 68% | 69/100 |
| June | 80% | 77/100 |
| July | 72% | 71/100 |
| August | 77% | 75/100 |
| September ★ | 85% | 81/100 |
| October | 78% | 76/100 |
| November | 72% | 71/100 |
| December | 54% | 58/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Big Rocks Wilderness
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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Rainbow Canyon Motel
39.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 67/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Weepah Spring Wilderness — 31 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Basin and Range National Monument — 36 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Mount Irish Wilderness — 43.3 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Powerlines Overlook — 49.2 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Millers Point — 49.7 km · Sky Score 62/100