Cedar Gate panorama
Cedar Gate panorama is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ 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: 73/100. 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 Cedar Gate panorama
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 50% | 53/100 |
| February | 62% | 61/100 |
| March | 56% | 57/100 |
| April | 68% | 65/100 |
| May | 68% | 65/100 |
| June | 78% | 72/100 |
| July | 74% | 70/100 |
| August | 80% | 74/100 |
| September ★ | 86% | 78/100 |
| October | 79% | 73/100 |
| November | 70% | 67/100 |
| December | 54% | 56/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Cedar Gate 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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Little A'Le'Inn
42.9 km away · Rachel · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Night Hawk Inn
50.3 km away · darkness at hotel: 73/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Queen City Summit panorama — 24.1 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Area 51 Back Gate — 32.6 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Brainwash Bluff panorama — 34.6 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Mount Diablo panorama — 50 km · Sky Score 54/100
- Red Flag view spot — 51.8 km · Sky Score 69/100