Brainwash Bluff panorama
Brainwash Bluff panorama is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 91/100 (≈ 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 80%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Brainwash Bluff panorama
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 49% | 54/100 |
| February | 62% | 64/100 |
| March | 57% | 60/100 |
| April | 68% | 68/100 |
| May | 67% | 67/100 |
| June | 78% | 75/100 |
| July | 75% | 73/100 |
| August | 80% | 76/100 |
| September ★ | 86% | 81/100 |
| October | 80% | 76/100 |
| November | 70% | 69/100 |
| December | 54% | 58/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Brainwash Bluff panorama
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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Night Hawk Inn
18 km away · darkness at hotel: 73/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Mount Diablo panorama — 17.2 km · Sky Score 54/100
- Cedar Gate panorama — 34.6 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Queen City Summit panorama — 56.4 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Area 51 Back Gate — 67.1 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Worthington Mountains Wilderness — 80.8 km · Sky Score 70/100