Currant Mountain Wilderness
Currant Mountain Wilderness is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 81% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 76/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 77%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Currant Mountain Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 42% | 50/100 |
| February | 55% | 60/100 |
| March | 52% | 57/100 |
| April | 64% | 66/100 |
| May | 61% | 64/100 |
| June | 74% | 74/100 |
| July | 73% | 73/100 |
| August | 77% | 76/100 |
| September ★ | 81% | 79/100 |
| October | 75% | 74/100 |
| November | 64% | 66/100 |
| December | 45% | 52/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Currant Mountain 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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Hotel Nevada
60.3 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 56/100
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Jailhouse Motel
60.3 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 56/100
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Four Sevens Motel
60.4 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 56/100
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Park Vue Motel
60.7 km away · darkness at hotel: 56/100
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Ely KOA Journey
60.7 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 67/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Red Mountain Wilderness — 10.9 km · Sky Score 65/100
- White Pine Range Wilderness — 18.2 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Blue Eagle Wilderness Study Area — 37.1 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Riordans Well Wilderness Study Area — 47.3 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Park Range Wilderness Study Area — 61.6 km · Sky Score 66/100